Discouraged Dallas Cowboys Star Reacts to Viral Comments
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Jerry Jones would stand firm on his patience regarding a Micah Parsons extension on Monday afternoon ahead of the Dallas Cowboys' first day of training camp.
The franchise owner made it clear that he hasn't spoken directly with Micah Parsons' representatives in quite some time. As far as urgency goes, he doesn't have any at the moment.
When Parsons addressed reporters following the first day of training camp, he confirmed what Jones already told the football world.
"There's really not much movement," the star pass rusher said.
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For the past few months, Parsons has made it clear that he wants to remain with the Cowboys long-term, and would've been willing to get a deal done much sooner to avoid any market resets. The Cowboys' decision to wait this long caused Parsons to see multiple star pass rushers earn major paydays.
As a result, the Pro Bowler is discouraged.
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after a play 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 celebrates after a play against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas."When you go around the league and you see these other teams taking care of their best guys, T.J. [Watt] got taken care of, Maxx [Crosby] got taken care of, Myles [Garrett] got taken care of, and he's got two years left on his deal," Parsons continued, via The Athletic. "You see a lot of people in our league getting taken care of, and you wish you had that same type of energy
Parsons joined the Cowboys in 2021 as their 12th overall pick out of Penn State. From the start of his NFL career, he's been one of the best edge rushers in the game.
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During his rookie season, Parsons totaled 84 tackles, with 20 going for a loss. He forced three fumbles and sacked the quarterback 13 times. Parsons was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. He was also a Pro Bowler for the first time, which is a trend that has continued throughout his career.
Four years in, Parsons has four Pro Bowls and three All-Pros under his belt. Now that he's heading into the fifth and final year of his contract, the superstar defensive end wants to lock in a long-term extension like most players in his position would. So far, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are playing hardball.
Fortunately, Parsons hasn't let his words affect his actions. While he's been verbally expressing his disappointment, the veteran star has been with the team, avoiding going down the holdout path. How long will that last without a deal? Soon, the Cowboys will find out if they don't get moving on negotiations.
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