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New York Times
5 hours ago
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- New York Times
History says Cowboys will get Micah Parsons deal done — but when?
OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott has been through it before. He knows what it's like to be in a long, drawn-out contract negotiation with the Dallas Cowboys. He can relate to Micah Parsons' current situation. 'Is it something that I wish any of us were going through? Absolutely not,' Prescott said recently. 'But I think Micah's doing a hell of a job with it being here.' Advertisement Top players across the NFL often skip attending training camp practices while in a contract holdout. Parsons, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, decided to attend but not participate in the on-field work. The four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher is in California to be with his teammates and show leadership while attending practices and meetings. 'He's a great teammate, showing up, obviously not just on the field and being focused, but whether it be in the camaraderie, hanging out, dinner,' Prescott said. 'He's not just doing it to sign off and say, 'Hey, Jerry (Jones), look at me.' He wants to be out there practicing. And honestly, I'm glad he's not. He can't do that to himself. That's the business of it. That's the business of a holdout, so I do think he's taken some great steps with being here.' Parsons was in a helmet and jersey during the first four non-padded practices. During the last two practices in full pads, Parsons has stood off to the side in his jersey and shorts but no helmet. Micah Parsons getting in some work before practice — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 'I don't know if there's a correct way to handle it, to be honest with you,' Prescott said. 'I will say that I think he deserves to get paid. I think he should get paid, and, ultimately, going off the history of what I've seen, he will get paid. Hopefully, it's sooner than later.' The Cowboys have shown a history of eventually getting something done with all of their top players who have held out, whether it's Prescott, Dez Bryant, Ezekiel Elliott, Zack Martin or CeeDee Lamb. But some ugly moments have come along the way before the ink has finally hit the paper. Lamb missed all four weeks of the California portion of last year's training camp while trying to get his current deal. It contributed to his getting off to a slower start to the season than he would have liked. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn't mind because the lack of camp practices reduced the chance of Lamb's suffering an injury before Week 1. Will Jones be fine with Parsons not practicing for four weeks? This is a different situation, with Parsons trying to learn a new scheme under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Advertisement 'There's no anticipation at all,' Jones said. 'We're just working with what it is. It's not uncommon for me, and not anything there's a lot of angst over. He's doing a real good job of being here. And that's important. … We are where we are. And I sign the check. Period.' Parsons went out of his way to speak with reporters the next day to give his view on things. He has not spoken with reporters since. 'We'll just see how long things take,' Parsons said July 22. 'I want to be here. At the end of the day, they sign the checks. Let's see if they want me to be here.' 'I've been pretty consistent. If they don't want me here, I'll go about my business. I understand the nature of the business. As long as I'm here and under contract, I'm going to do what I have to do to perform at the highest level. But if this is the end, then this is the end.' Brian Schottenheimer very happy to have Micah Parsons here — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 22, 2025 Jones spent about 30 minutes talking to Parsons between the two outdoor fields at The Star during minicamp in early June. The two have not been seen having any similar conversations during the first six training camp practices. Jones made some interesting Parsons-related comments Sunday night while talking to Fox 4 in Dallas. 'He's getting paid,' Jones said. 'He gets about $20-some million right now. And that's a pretty easy $20 million standing there watching practice out there at the same time.' Is Jones disappointed that Parsons is not out there? 'Not really,' he responded, 'because I don't want him to get hurt.' During our @fox4 interview where Jerry called @MicahhParsons11 'maybe the most talented player we've had,' Jones started out with a playful jab for his 'hold in' superstar. — Mike Doocy (@MikeDoocyFox4) July 28, 2025 Earlier in the day, executive vice president Stephen Jones was asked about Cowboys fans yelling to his father to sign Parsons. 'It doesn't change anything,' Stephen Jones said. 'We want to pay Micah, too. He's gotta want to be paid.' Parsons wants to be paid. There just seems to be a difference in how much that will be. Advertisement Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt recently set the parameters for the NFL's top non-quarterbacks by signing a three-year, $123 million extension. Parsons' next deal will likely pay him more than $40 million per season. When will that happen? Dallas' edge rusher group has been impressive early in camp. It's the team's deepest position. But there aren't many players in the entire league like Parsons, the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, according to the FanDuel Sportsbook. The longer this goes on, the tougher it will be for Parsons to stay on the sideline and not talk to reporters. In some ways, he's like the Jerry Jones of players. He enjoys the media side of the job. But there's no indication he will be conducting any interviews until the deal is done. 'Obviously, playing this media game with Jerry is not the best,' Lamb said. 'It's not fun. It's not recommended. (Parsons) knows what he brings to the table. He should get what he deserves. I'm not indulging in any of the craziness that they got going, but I do want Micah to get paid, soon.'
Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Stephen A. Smith Blasts Cowboys Exec For Micah Parsons Remarks
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. 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. Photo by/Getty Images "It doesn't change anything," Jones said. "We want to pay Micah, too. He's got to want to be paid, too." Also read: Former Cowboys Pro-Bowler Gives Heartfelt Response to New Contract 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?" — First Take (@FirstTake) July 28, 2025 Also read: CeeDee Lamb Weighs In on Dallas Cowboys Star's Contract Dispute 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. For more Dallas Cowboys and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Chicago Bears Connected as Suitor in Micah Parsons Trade Scenario
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Chicago Bears are without a doubt one of the more intriguing teams to watch with the 2025 NFL season officially underway. After a very busy and aggressive offseason, the Bears are expected to take a huge step in the right direction. With Ben Johnson as the team's new head coach and a lot of new talent on the roster, Chicago should take a big leap. Last season, the Bears received a lot of hype as well. However, they were unable to live up to the hype and suffered through another disappointing year that ended with missing the playoffs. Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo byFollowing the move to hire Johnson to be their new head coach, the team went out and brought in quite a few new players. Among those additions were offensive linemen Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, and Drew Dalman, pass rusher Dayo Odeyingbo, and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Read more: Vikings Linked to QB Trade That Would Add JJ McCarthy Insurance Plenty of other moves were made as well. With that being said, could Chicago be interested in making its most aggressive move yet? How about a trade with the Dallas Cowboys for superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons? That is exactly what Matthew Schmidt of Chicago Bears on SI has suggested. "Chances are, Dallas would want to trade Parsons out of the NFC if it did decide to move him, but if Chicago were able to put together a strong enough offer for the four-time Pro Bowler (a package that would probably include Booker and draft capital), the Cowboys may be willing to listen," Schmidt wrote. Of course, he is referring to second-year pass rusher Austin Booker. Parsons finished the 2024 NFL season with 43 total tackles, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a defended pass in 13 games. Back in 2023, he totaled 64 tackles, 14 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and two defended passes in 17 games. Read more: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Linked to 3 Potential Trade Destinations It's still expected that Parsons will get a new deal from the Cowboys. However, if the team chooses not to pay up to keep him, the Bears would be wise to swoop in and try to acquire him. At 26 years old, Parsons could be the face of the Chicago defense for years to come. He would be the kind of addition that could power the Bears to being a legitimate Super Bowl contender. While it is an unlikely option, Chicago should keep an eye on Parsons' situation with Dallas. For more on the Chicago Bears and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
New York Times
a day ago
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- New York Times
What will Cowboys do at left tackle until Tyler Guyton returns?
OXNARD, Calif. — For about an hour on Monday it sounded as if the Dallas Cowboys were going to be without starting left tackle Tyler Guyton for the entire season. Guyton injured his right knee during the team drill portion of Monday's practice. He walked slowly to the locker room to be further evaluated. Three hours later, the NFL Network reported that Guyton was feared to have torn his anterior cruciate ligament. Forty minutes later a source informed The Athletic that Guyton was still being examined and the results were looking 'much better than initially thought.' Advertisement Sources later confirmed that Guyton suffered a bone fracture and sprained knee. The difference in the two injuries is that a torn ACL would need to be surgically-repaired, ending Guyton's second NFL season before it ever really started. His actual injury does not require surgery and has a four-to-six week recovery timeline. While it might be too much to ask for him to be ready for the season opener in five weeks, Guyton could potentially be back for Week 2 or 3. Micah Parsons helping Tyler Guyton to the locker room — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 28, 2025 If Guyton had been lost for the season, a bold move could have been in play. That would involve sliding standout left guard Tyler Smith to left tackle. If Guyton is only going to miss a game or two, it makes more sense to keep Smith at guard and find a temporary starting solution at left tackle. Zack Martin was a nine-time All-Pro right guard. He could've played right tackle, if needed. He filled in there during emergency situations. But at guard, he's a future Pro Football Hall of Famer. The same could end up being true for Smith's career. Can he start at left tackle? Yes. But he might just be a future Hall of Famer at guard. In three seasons, Smith has already been to the Pro Bowl twice and named second-team All-Pro. The best thing for Dallas' offense is to keep Smith next to center Cooper Beebe and right guard Tyler Booker. The young trio forms a strong interior with excellent size that could play together at a high level for a decade. Moving Smith out to left tackle for the full season would likely mean going with a reserve player like Brock Hoffman, Nate Thomas, Saahdiq Charles or T.J. Bass at guard. Since Guyton isn't out for the season, Dallas can shift its focus to finding a temporary answer at left tackle, which probably will come from an in-house player. The top candidates include Hakeem Adeniji, Asim Richards, Thomas, rookie Ajani Cornelius or veteran Matt Waletzko. Of that group, Adeniji, 27, has the most experience with 15 NFL starts in 43 games over the last five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns. He was a sixth-round pick in 2020. Richards was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2023. He has one start in his NFL career, last year against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Thomas is a player who has grabbed the coaching staff's attention over the last few months. He was a seventh-round pick last year. Cornelius was drafted in the sixth round this year. Waletzko, a fifth-round pick in 2022, has struggled to stay healthy. Advertisement Offensive tackle isn't a deep position in the NFL. It's difficult to find two quality starting tackles on one team. The idea that Dallas will find a quality starter on the street or from the group mentioned is wishful thinking. What will likely happen is head coach and offensive play-caller Brian Schottenheimer will have to adjust his offense to make sure quarterback Dak Prescott is getting solid protection on his blind side. That could mean more packages with an extra swing tackle on the field, something we've seen early in camp. It also could lead to even more reps for fullback Hunter Luepke, who has impressed the coaching staff early in camp with his ability to be a fullback, halfback and tight end. Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton on Dallas' defensive end group: 'They're special, bro. The way they're mixing things up, it really goes to show that Matt Eberflus' defense is one of them ones. We have good players, but also when they're matched up with a good scheme it makes them even… — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 28, 2025 While it's good news for Guyton that he isn't lost for the season, it's disappointing because he was starting to put it all together. He said two months ago that he wasn't pleased with his rookie season. Going from playing right tackle in college to left tackle in the NFL wasn't an easy transition. He immediately had his hands full, going from facing elite pass rusher Micah Parsons every day in practice to Las Vegas Raiders elite pass rusher Maxx Crosby in his first preseason game and then Cleveland Browns elite pass rusher Myles Garrett in his first regular-season game. But the momentum had been trending in a positive direction since the start of the offseason program. 'I want to do better,' Guyton said in late May. 'I want to be a guy that can be depended on. … I'm not gonna make any excuses. I just didn't play as good as I needed to last year. I'm coming with a different attitude this year to become a better player.' He made changes to his diet, cutting out fast food and replacing it with more vegetables and salmon. Advertisement 'My body feels great,' Guyton said after the first practice in full pads on Sunday. 'I feel a big difference from last year to this year in terms of my stamina and my strength on the field going into training camp. Big improvement. … 'My mental is different. I'm feeling good. I'm feeling confident. I'm waking up and praying for confidence and strength. I'm doing things differently.' His season is not lost. He'll get a chance to continue building in the near future. But for the next month, the Cowboys have to find someone to fill his role. They have 10 more training camp practices in California and three preseason games to figure that out.
New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton suffers bone fracture, knee sprain at practice: Sources
The Dallas Cowboys received another injury blow at practice on Monday when offensive tackle Tyler Guyton left the field with a knee injury. Team sources told The Athletic that he suffered a bone fracture and sprained knee and will likely miss four to six weeks. It didn't initially look like a season-ending injury, as Guyton was able to walk off under his own power. And it turns out it is not. The timetable for his return means Guyton could miss Dallas' season-opener Sept. 4 at Philadelphia, but overall, it was great news for Guyton and the Cowboys. Advertisement There's really no way to completely avoid these types of injuries. Even in full pads, the Cowboys are not tackling to the ground. In the trenches, though, players fall and they can end up on the back of another's leg. That looked to be the case with Guyton on Monday as he was pass protecting during team drills. Micah Parsons helping Tyler Guyton to the locker room — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 28, 2025 The former first-round pick has been making noticeable strides entering his second season as the team's starting left tackle. The Cowboys will now work to find their best possible replacement. If it had been a season-ending injury, moving All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith to left tackle would have made a lot of sense. But in this situation, it seems more likely that Smith stays inside and Dallas tries to find a temporary left tackle replacement in either Asim Richards, Hakeem Adeniji or Nate Thomas. This news comes the same day the team learned that it would be without veteran guard Rob Jones for two or three months with a broken bone in his neck. (Top photo of Tyler Guyton practicing on July 22: Kirby Lee / Imagn Images)
