{"id":27649,"date":"2025-02-21T03:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T03:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=27649"},"modified":"2025-02-21T03:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T03:09:19","slug":"3-reasons-why-cowboys-should-rush-into-giving-micah-parsons-a-contract-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=27649","title":{"rendered":"3 reasons why Cowboys should rush into giving Micah Parsons a contract extension.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why should the Cowboys act swiftly to extend edge rusher Micah Parsons and ensure that the star defensive player remains in Dallas?<\/p>\n<div class=\"img\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20132906\/Micah-Parsons-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (min-width: 769px) 1600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20132906\/Micah-Parsons-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20132906\/Micah-Parsons-1-600x324.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20132906\/Micah-Parsons-1-1200x649.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20132906\/Micah-Parsons-1-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20132906\/Micah-Parsons-1-150x81.jpg 150w\" alt=\"3 reasons why Cowboys should rush into giving Micah Parsons a contract extension\" width=\"1280\" height=\"692\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"img-info\">\n<p>Micah Parsons (Via NFL.com)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Looks like the Dallas Cowboys are taking the same approach with\u00a0<strong>Micah Parsons<\/strong>\u00a0as they did with<strong>\u00a0Dak Prescott<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>CeeDee Lamb<\/strong>\u00a0last offseason\u2013 waiting till the very final moment to extend. However, their approach may not work on the star linebacker as rumors have it, he could hit the open market with quite a lucrative market value.<\/p>\n<p>Despite rewarding\u00a0Prescott and Lamb\u00a0with two of the highest-paid contracts, the 2024 season ended as a colossal failure for the Cowboys. Now, as the offseason commenced, they have a chance to assemble a Super Bowl-contending team; starting with extending the All-Pro linebacker.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"perfmatters-lazy-youtube\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EXwLfxuefEY\" data-id=\"EXwLfxuefEY\" data-query=\"feature=oembed\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EXwLfxuefEY?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Since being drafted in 2021, Parsons has rapidly ascended to become one of the league\u2019s most dynamic and impactful defensive players. Not only he has carried the Cowboys\u2019 defense on his shoulders many times, but is also a cornerstone of the franchise\u2019s future. After establishing himself as one of the best players at a premium position like edge rusher, he now awaits a deserving contract from America\u2019s team\u2013 it may not be the highest.<\/p>\n<p>But if they didn\u2019t rush into giving him an extension, they might end up making an even bigger mistake than\u00a0not going after\u00a0<strong>Derrick Henry<\/strong>\u00a0last year. Here are three compelling reasons why Jerry Jones\u2019 Cowboys should act swiftly to extend Parsons and ensure that the star remains in Dallas for their chance of ending the three-decade-long Super Bowl drought.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-exceptional-on-field-performance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exceptional on-field performance<\/h2>\n<p>The first and foremost argument in Parsons\u2019 case for a deserving extension is the exceptional talent the 25-year-old possesses. He has been one of the only consistent players in the franchise, who tied for the fifth-best record for sacks with 12 counts in the season, where his team collapsed at a 7-10 record.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=Pratyusshaaaa&amp;dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1875967712603820507&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Ffirstsportz.com%2F3-reasons-why-cowboys-should-rush-giving-micah-parsons-contract-extension%2F&amp;sessionId=1eb61073c5f290839f370d21b8df73fcb2713859&amp;siteScreenName=sportzfirst1&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1875967712603820507\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Over his first four seasons, he has amassed impressive stats of 52.5 sacks, 112 quarterback hits, and 256 tackles. His four Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro nods underscore his status as a game-changing player on the defense. Additionally, his ability to impact games from both edge rusher position and off-ball linebacker makes him invaluable to Dallas\u2019 defensive scheme.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-financial-considerations-with-increased-salary-cap-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial considerations with increased salary cap<\/h2>\n<p>The NFL\u2019s salary cap is once again projected to witness a significant increase in 2025. This creates a favorable environment for Parsons to negotiate his extension with the front office, especially since he is not seeking the highest-paid contract like his teammates, Prescott and Lamb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2343826 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-1200x675.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4.jpg 1280w\" alt=\"Micah Parsons\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-1200x675.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09155655\/Micah-Parsons-4.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Micah Parsons (Image via Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fortunately for the Dallas front office, Parsons would prefer staying in the team more than anything. In fact, he reportedly has also eliminated the possibility of holdout like the\u00a0star wide receiver Lamb did, if a deal isn\u2019t reached promptly which could\u00a0diminish his negotiating power. But his standout performance on the field is enough to keep the ball in his court.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, since he is set to earn $24 million in 2025 due to the fifth-year option of his\u00a0rookie contract, extending him now could potentially lower that cap hit and create additional financial flexibility for the Cowboys.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-avoiding-market-competition-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoiding market competition<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the most sought-after defensive talents in the league, the four-time Pro Bowler is likely to attract interest from multiple teams if he reaches free agency. Despite his willingness to stay in Dallas, his relationship with the franchise has made many speculate about a\u00a0potential trade in the future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2342718 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-1200x653.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-1200x653.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-600x326.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons.jpg 1280w\" alt=\"Micah Parsons\" width=\"1200\" height=\"653\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-1200x653.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-1200x653.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-600x326.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.firstsportz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08114418\/Micah-Parsons.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Micah Parsons (Image via IMAGO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the Cowboys delay negotiations and allow other teams to enter the fray, they risk losing Parsons or having to pay significantly more than they would if they act quickly. Furthermore, securing Parsons would provide stability within a defense that has seen its share of changes in recent years, while also maintaining a competitive edge in his leadership both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why should the Cowboys act swiftly to extend edge rusher Micah Parsons and ensure that the star defensive player remains in Dallas? 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