Midway through the 2024 campaign, Micah Parsons indicated his preference would be for a Cowboys extension to be in place before the start of free agency. That has not proven to be the case, and nothing is imminent between team and player in this situation. 
Preliminary talks started earlier this month, opening the lines of communication in advance of what will be a massive extension agreement. Parsons recently noted a plan is in place regarding a deal being worked out, with training camp emerging as the new target with respect to a timeline. No progress has been made at this point, however, WFAA’s Ed Werder reports.
The edge rush market was well-known as one to watch in advance of the 2025 offseason, and as expected it has seen upward movement. Maxx Crosby‘s latest Raiders deal carries an average annual value $35.5MM, a mark which did not last long atop the position’s pecking order. Myles Garrett‘s trade request was rescinded in the wake of his monster extension (four years, $160MM) which was signed days later. Parsons could use those new price points during negotiations once they ramp up.
On that point, NFL Network’s Jane Slater reports serious contract talks have not begun yet. Dallas prioritized new deals for quarterback Dak Prescott and wideout CeeDee Lamb last offseason, eventually working out an agreement on both fronts. Considering Lamb’s came about after training camp began and Prescott’s was made official on the day of the Cowboys’ regular season opener, plenty of time could still be required for Parsons’ new pact to be signed.
The 25-year-old has been a Pro Bowler during each of his four seasons in the NFL, recording at least 12 sacks every time along the way (despite missing four games in 2024). Those factors will help his bargaining position, especially if the Steelers and T.J. Watt hammer out an extension in the near future and if Trey Hendrickson lands a lucrative new deal with the Bengals or an acquiring team. Parsons has publicly stated a willingness to take less than the top of the market on his next deal, but any long-term pact will of course have considerable cap implications for the Cowboys.
Dallas saw DeMarcus Lawrence depart on a Seahawks deal last week after not making an offer to the 11-year veteran. Parsons (who is currently set to play on his $24.01MM fifth-year option next season) remains in the fold as the team’s anchor along the edge, with recent draftees Sam Williams and Marshawn Kneeland along with reunited veteran Dante Fowler also in place. That group will be key in 2025, the first year with Matt Eberflus in place as defensive coordinator. Attending voluntary offseason workouts this spring is something the team will discuss with Parsons, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News writes. Whether or not traction will have been gained by then will remain an interesting storyline to follow.
He’ll be a Redskin next year if not signed. They’ll have plenty of space and exactly what they need off the edge.
Washington’s fans need to get a grip. Peterson comes in and they have Dans typical first good year where ever he goes and now they all think this is a wotld beater. He’s already made two horrible trades thinking they in win now mode, lol, they’re won’t have plenty of cap space next year because of the moves He’s making and Daniels is going to regress this year. That offense is going to take a big step back.
Don’t worry. Jerry will overpay him and he will be mediocre for the majority of the contract.
Or injured.
Of course they’re not close. It’s not seven minutes until the first game…
A perfect case of procrastination costing the Cowboys more than necessary…did it with Prescott and Lamb so I guess that’s just how Jerry rolls. He makes the Bengals look smart.
Parsons could be franchise tag and traded next season for a kings ransom
Probably wants 70m a year. Trade him.
TRADE HIM AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE COWBOYS. Never sign a player once their rookie contract is up. Once they get their money they no longer care about winning or anything else and are just going through the motions when they play. The Cowboys keep resigning their players when the only thing they care about is money, endorsements, tv commercials and the fame that comes with being a Dallas Cowboy.