Micah Parsons’ Holdout Clouds Cowboys’ Opener
The Dallas Cowboys may be heading into Week 1 without their defensive superstar. With contract talks at a standstill, Micah Parsons’ availability for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles is now in serious doubt.
Team owner Jerry Jones confirmed this week that the Cowboys are not counting on Parsons to suit up in September. “Absolutely not,” Jones said bluntly when asked about Parsons playing in Week 1. “A big part of that is his decision.”
Parsons, who’s set to earn $24 million in 2025 under his fifth-year option, has been pushing for an extension. But the situation has taken a bitter turn. Despite a reported verbal agreement between Jones and Parsons earlier this year, Jones has refused to involve Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, in official talks. That impasse may lead to a prolonged absence.
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Jerry Jones Praises Parsons, But Communication Breaks Down
While the Cowboys’ owner expressed admiration for Parsons personally, there’s been little progress professionally. “I think the world of Micah… he’s one of the brightest people I’ve ever been around,” Jones said. Still, his refusal to engage Parsons’ agent raises serious questions about how committed the team is to resolving this quickly.
Parsons, for his part, has not been in contact with Jones recently. If he skips training camp entirely — or opts for a “hold-in” where he reports but doesn’t practice — there’s real concern he won’t be game-ready by kickoff.
Cowboys Repeating Their Mistakes
This isn’t the first time Dallas has cut it close. Last season, Dak Prescott didn’t get his extension until the team’s opener, and CeeDee Lamb only signed a week before the regular season began. Lamb, who missed camp, struggled early in the year before eventually putting up big numbers.
The Cowboys’ defense is already thin. They can’t afford for Parsons, the centerpiece of their unit, to come into the season cold.
With less than a month to go, the Parsons situation looks eerily similar to the Cowboys’ past contract stand-offs. And history hasn’t been kind when players skip camp.
If this isn’t resolved soon, Dallas could once again find itself playing catch-up in a tough NFC East.
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