US EditionCowboys Make Discouraging Statement on Micah Parsons Playing in 2025
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUG 6 – Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expresses no confidence Micah Parsons will play in Week 1 amid stalled contract talks and a trade request, with Parsons seeking a record NFL non-quarterback deal.
- On Tuesday, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he is not confident Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will be available for the September 4, 2025 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Contract negotiations have stalled since Parsons’ trade request five days ago, and Jones said they still haven’t talked to Parsons since last week’s request.
- During Tuesday’s practice, Parsons worked with former Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth while participating in walkthroughs but did not participate in drills, under his fifth-year option worth $21.324 million.
- Asked about Week 1 availability, Jones said 'Absolutely not' but emphasized the urgency to get a deal done.
- Having dealt with past stalemates late into summer, the Cowboys often sign stars like Ezekiel Elliott and Zack Martin just before the season starts.
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Jerry Jones makes 'urgent' contract plea to Cowboys star Micah Parsons
DALLAS Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made a strong contract request to Micah Parsons after sharing his lack of confidence that the pass rusher won’t be available for Week 1. Jones and Parsons have been in a contract feud, with the latter requesting a trade from the team last week. APDallas Cowboys star defensive end Micah Parsons speaks about his contract dispute with the team to reporters on July 22[/caption] Cowboys longtime owner and general …
Jerry confident Parsons available for opener? 'No'
Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones is not confident Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will be available for the Sept. 4 season opener against the Eagles. "No, absolutely not," Jones said Tuesday. "A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that?"
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