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West Australian
4 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
LGSHA 2025: Mt Barker grab A-grade victory over Manypeaks as Parsons scores and Post grabs last-minute winner
LGSHA 2025: Mt Barker grab A-grade victory over Manypeaks as Parsons scores and Post grabs last-minute winner
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Micah Parsons and Cowboys "further away from a deal" amid contract standoff: Report
The high-profile standoff between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys continues to boil over as the star defensive end seeks a contract extension. With question marks surrounding his future with America's Team, ESPN's Adam Schefter claimed the negotiations have stalled between the parties. On Tuesday, the NFL Insider appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and said the Cowboys and Parsons are "further away from a deal in late July, early August than we were in late March, early April." "The two sides have gone backwards, not forwards. I don't think they're speaking very much these days, if at all," Schefter added. "This negotiation, when it was a negotiation, has gone sideways. It's not a negotiation right now. There's really no conversation about getting a deal done. "That could change next week. It could change shortly before the season. We've seen how long Dallas sometimes waits on some of these deals. See CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott last season." Parsons is campaigning for a massive contract extension while exercising a fifth-year player option on his rookie deal. As negotiations continue, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones insisted that the team wants to pay Parsons. On Sunday, Jones spoke on Parsons' status after Cowboys fans jeered his father, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, over the absence of Parsons' extension. "We want to pay Micah, too. He's gotta want to be paid,' Jones said. According to Schefter, the frustrations continue to hover over the deal as the situation sounds "a little bit more personal from both sides." "It sounds like Dallas is upset with the fact [that] it felt like it was getting closer to a deal and that deal went sideways. And I think Micah Parsons feels like this deal should have been done," Schefter added. "I don't think Micah's real happy with them. I don't think they're real happy with him. I don't think anybody's real happy with anybody, and I don't think there's a deal that's being discussed right now, not to mention being close." Despite struggling to find a common ground with the front office, Parsons has expressed his interest in staying in Dallas. In June, the 26-year-old reiterated wanting to sign a new deal before reporting to training camp. "I'm pretty hopeful. I'm still hanging tight. I understand it's up to [Jerry Jones]. He gives the green light on everything. So hopefully something is done by next month," Parsons said then. Come July, statements took a harsher tone with Jerry Jones saying, "Just because we sign him, doesn't mean we're going to have him." "He was hurt [four, not six] games last year. Seriously. I remember signing a player for the highest paid at the position in the league, and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year, Dak Prescott," Jones continued. "So there's a lot of things you can think about, just as the player does when you're thinking about committing and guaranteeing money." Parsons has since claimed that his agent has been reaching out, though he's realistic regarding the possibility that the two sides could ultimately fail to reach a long-term deal suitable for both parties. "As far 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, this is the end," Parsons shared in a recent training camp presser, courtesy of The Athletic's Jon Machota. The discussions are taking place as the Cowboys prepare for their first season under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy after five seasons. The Cowboys look to bounce back from a 7-10 season. Parsons recorded 30 solo and 13 assisted tackles in his fourth year in Dallas, including 12 sacks over 13 games played. The two-time first-team All-Pro has recorded 12+ sacks in each of his four seasons with the Cowboys.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- 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.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Dallas Cowboys rocked by Tyler Guyton injury blow after guard Rob Jones broke a bone in his neck
The Dallas Cowboys have been hit with another significant injury blow ahead of the start of the new season - but while it is bad news, they are lucky it wasn't worse. Left tackle Tyler Guyton was hurt in practice Monday, the second injury on Dallas' offensive line in as many days. Guyton has a broken bone in his right knee that will not require surgery and he could miss four to six weeks. But immediate fears and concerns within the Cowboys camp was that Guyton, 24, had torn his ACL - ending his 2025 season before it had even started. The fact that is not the case is nothing other than a major boost for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Guyton, a first-round pick out of Oklahoma, started 11 games and played in 15 as a rookie last season. The Cowboys have been counting on the 6-foot-7, 325-pound Guyton taking a step forward in his second season as part of a reconfigured offensive line. The injury comes after guard Rob Jones - who been outstanding in the early days of camp - broke a bone in his neck and will miss at least two months, potentially three. Jones had been competing with rookie Tyler Booker, the team's first-round draft pick, for the position of right guard. The injury to Guyton comes amid the ongoing - and increasingly tense - contract negotiations between star man Micah Parsons and the Cowboys. The 26-year-old Parsons, a two-time All-Pro defensive end, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Last week, he said there had been no improvement in discussions over new terms. 'I mean, honest, there's not really much movement, man,' Parsons said last Tuesday. 'You know, I want to be here. I've always said I want to be here. 'But at the end of the day, they sign the checks like always, and let's see if they want me to be here at the end of the day.'
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- 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.
