Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons has submitted a request to be traded from the team. In a social media post on Friday, Parsons explained that he no longer wants to play for the Cowboys due to contract negotiations.
Parsons had been with the team since 2021 and had become a key player in his fourth season as a defensive end. However, the two sides have struggled to reach an agreement on a new contract extension. The team’s focus was on signing quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to lucrative deals.
In a statement, Parsons said he wanted to play for the Cowboys but felt that the team was not willing to negotiate with him fairly. He claimed that his agent had approached the team about an extension, but they were not interested. Parsons also stated that he had called team owner Jerry Jones to discuss leadership and contract issues, but the conversation turned into a discussion of his salary.
The situation has worsened in recent months, with Jones saying that he was not willing to sign Parsons to a new deal. When asked about Parsons’ request, Stephen Jones said that the negotiations did not change anything and that the team wants to pay Parsons. However, it appears that Parsons is determined to leave the Cowboys and find a new team.
The Cowboys can hold Parsons’ rights through 2028 with the use of the franchise tag, which would require him to play for a salary equivalent to his fifth-year option. If he stays, he would earn $21.324 million this season. However, if he is traded, there is no guarantee that he will receive a similar contract offer from another team.
Parsons’ departure would be a significant loss for the Cowboys, who have struggled to find consistent pass rush in recent years. The team’s fans are calling for Parsons to be paid, and it remains to be seen how Jerry Jones will respond to his request for a trade.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45880757/cowboys-de-micah-parsons-wants-trade-contract-talks-stall