On Tuesday, Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons made an appearance at the mandatory minicamp, although he chose not to participate as he awaits a much-anticipated contract extension. Parsons, a two-time All-Pro, spent nearly 30 minutes engaged in conversation with team owner Jerry Jones during the session. However, the discussions did not touch upon Parsons' contract situation, which remains a focal point for both the player and the organization.
According to reports from Clarence Hill of All City DLLS, Jerry Jones has not had any recent discussions with Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta. Despite this, Parsons remains optimistic about securing a new deal before the Cowboys head to Oxnard, California, for their training camp. "I’m pretty hopeful," Parsons expressed, as noted by Tommy Yarrish from the team website. "I’m still hanging tight. I understand it’s up to Jones, and he gives the green light on everything, so hopefully something’s done by next month."
Micah Parsons has indicated that he will attend training camp regardless of whether a deal is finalized. However, he refrained from confirming whether he would participate in on-field activities, hinting at a strong possibility that he would not engage in practice until his contract situation is resolved. Recently, Parsons had attended parts of the team's voluntary offseason program but opted to skip all organized team activities over the past two weeks.
At just 25 years old, Parsons is entering the final year of his contract, which is set to pay him $24 million on the fifth-year option. He became eligible for a contract extension following the conclusion of the 2023 season. With his remarkable talent and performance, Parsons is positioned to seek a new deal that could surpass Ja’Marr Chase’s annual average of $40.25 million, potentially making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
The situation surrounding Parsons’ contract talks bears similarities to last year's events involving Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb, who held out of training camp in 2024. Lamb ultimately signed a contract extension just 12 days before the season opener, highlighting the complexities and pressures surrounding player negotiations within the franchise.
As the Cowboys prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Micah Parsons and the resolution of his contract situation. Fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how this unfolds as the team heads into training camp and the 2023 season.
