Stephen A. Smith Blasts Cowboys Exec For Micah Parsons Remarks
Heading into Dallas Cowboys training camp, one of the biggest storylines was Micah Parsons and his contract. Following an executive's choice remarks on the situation, Stephen A. Smith decided to chime in with his thoughts.
Since entering the NFL, Parsons has been one of the league's most dominant defensive talents. Now in the final year of his rookie deal, he wanted an extension worked out before camp got underway. Though that didn't happen, Parsons still has been in attendance to be with his teammates. However, he's been limited in practice due to back tightness.
Through the early days of camp, fans have constantly been chanting at Jerry Jones and other members of the front office to give Parsons what he deserves. This led to Executive Vice President Stephen Jones speaking on the matter, to which he gave a rather head-scratching response.
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys defends against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys defends against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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"It doesn't change anything," Jones said. "We want to pay Micah, too. He's got to want to be paid, too."
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During Monday's episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith reacted to Jones' comments about Parsons. He too was baffled by such a statement and did not hold back when giving his thoughts on the Cowboys' EVP.
"What Stephen Jones said about Micah Parsons in terms of he has to want to get paid. I think that's an egregious statement," Smith said. "Jerry Jones needs to get his act together. But as egregious as his actions have been, it's nothing compared to what Stephen Jones said. I respect Stephen Jones, but that is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever head come out of the mouth of an executive."
.@stephenasmith sounds off on Cowboys' Stephen Jones saying Micah Parsons has to "want" to be paid 😯
"Respect to you, my brother, but if it wasn't for your daddy would you be a COO in the NFL?" pic.twitter.com/zaoGA6kNOB — First Take (@FirstTake) July 28, 2025
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In terms of production, Parsons has shown he wants to get paid in a big way. He captured Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021, been named to two All-Pro teams, and was in the top three in DPOY voting in three of his four seasons. Looking at Parsons' stats, the only other players with comparable numbers are T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett, who each make over $40 million annually.
Most teams would do anything to have a player as talented and impactful as Parsons leading their defense. Meanwhile, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are in no rush to lock him down to a sizable extension. It's highly doubtful Dallas doesn't give him a new deal, but it remains unclear when this standoff will come to an end.
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