With the first few waves of free agency in the books, teams can turn their attention to working out extensions in a number of cases. That includes Micah Parsons and the Cowboys, although no agreement on that front is expected any time soon. 
Parsons is set to play on his fifth-year option in 2025, but a long-term pact will come at a much higher price than his scheduled $24.01MM for next season. An extension may not require making the four-time Pro Bowler the league’s highest-paid edge rusher; nevertheless, the new deals for Maxx Crosby (Raiders) and Myles Garrett (Browns) have raised the top of the position’s market. Garrett’s Cleveland extension carries an annual average value of $40MM, a figure which will no doubt play a role in Cowboys-Parsons negotiations.
Recent reporting on that front indicated serious contract talks have yet to take place, and NFL Network’s Jane Slater adds no offer has been submitted at this point. Parsons and owner Jerry Jones have been in communication “many times” during the offseason, per Slater, which comes as no surprise. The 25-year-old indicated last month a plan was in place regarding an extension, and preliminary talks opened up earlier in March. This latest update makes it clear, however, that considerable work is still to be done for an agreement to be reached.
Parsons missed only one game across his first three seasons in Dallas, recording between 13 and 14 sacks each year. The Penn State product was limited to 13 contests in 2024, but he still managed 12 sacks and 46 quarterback pressures (the second-highest total of his career). Expectations will be high for continued production on a multi-year deal, one which will of course take into account the cap commitments already made to the likes of quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb.
Dallas had DeMarcus Lawrence in place as part of a starting tandem with Parsons for four years, but the team did not make an offer to the former before seeing him depart for Seattle as a free agent. Veteran Dante Fowler returned to the Cowboys, and he joins an edge rush group which also features recent draftees Sam Williams and Marshawn Kneeland. Retaining cost-effective options at the position will of course be key with Parsons representing a major long-term cap commitment once his deal is in place.
Per Slater, discussions between team and player took place at the Combine but nothing substantive has transpired since then. She adds Parsons’ camp is open to further talks at any time, and it will be interesting to see if negotiations are pursued in the near future as a result.
Of course not, it’s not the day of the first game of the season yet.
Sound strategy. I’m sure his price will go down if they wait.
When have to Cowboys ever submitted an extension offer before it was too late?
Jaylon Smith?
Oooof
This is 100% untrue. Slater is wrong. I can tell you with 100% accuracy they have not only made one but have made a couple with different structure. She has repeated this a few times and her information is wrong. This also is going to most likely be a 5 year deal instead of a short one. When this happens, remember you heard it here.
While on the subject. They have zero interest in Amari Cooper as well. They are also working on a trade and a bigger signing. Again remember you heard it here.
The Cowboys are going to do something at sometime so don’t be surprised when it does happen lol
As long as we’re bringing up them Cowboys, we find CeeDee Lamb’s “gun” celebration has been outlawed. CBS Sports says the NFL has deemed any gun, “nose wipe”, or sexually suggestive celebration to be flagged as unsportsmanlike conduct. (The nose wipe is seen as a gang sign.)
This seems odd? According to the Fish report there have been multiple talks with Parsons representatives and the Cowboys. Moreover several contract options have been discussed. The two camps have yet to come to an agreement? The team has 50 million in cap space, plenty to redo Parsons and sign more players after the draft.
what cowboy player in their right mind would ever sign early ? ? every player should draw their contract negotiations till the eleventh hour
I would trade Parsons. The Cowboys have overspent on players and are trying to put out a competitive team, but it’s been over 30 years since they’ve been in the Super Bowl. They seem to struggle with cap understanding however over the time Jones own the Cowboys, it’s become the most valuable franchise.
Not over 30 years.. exactly 30 years. 1995 was the last Super Bowl the cowboys were in
Wow, 30 years. Leonardo DiCaprio is officially out.
Technically muted is more accurate
Cowboys are unlikely to get another Parsons anytime soon so by all means trade him and make that defense even worse lol
30 years and counting. Jerry ready to declare this season “ALL IN”
5th hr option, franchise tag, franchise tag, go on your merry way. He will hold out tho. 100%.
I just like seeing Jerra cry like a newborn !
He doesn’t cry though. The cowboys are the most valuable franchise in the NFL. Jurrah has 3 titles already what does he care as long as he’s making money. I’m sure he’s satisfied with where the cowboys are today