{"id":43412,"date":"2025-04-23T08:13:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=43412"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:13:13","slug":"breaking-micah-parsons-sends-direct-message-to-cowboys-front-office-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=43412","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : Micah Parsons Sends Direct Message to Cowboys Front Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"l-article__header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"l-article__meta\">\n<div class=\"l-article__meta-item l-article__meta-item--dates\">\n<ul class=\"c-meta c-meta--post c-meta--list c-meta--dates\">\n<li class=\"c-meta__item c-meta__item--updated\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"l-article__content\">\n<div class=\"c-content entry-content\">\n<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\" class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"h-responsive\">\n<figure class=\"h-responsive__inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2166366122-e1745372117200.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2166366122-e1745372117200.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2166366122-e1745372117200.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2166366122-e1745372117200.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons sent a direct message to the front office on his extension.\" width=\"780\" height=\"436\" data-dom-ready-time=\"674\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-post-image-caption-text\">Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons sent a direct message to the front office on his extension.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/\">D<\/a>allas Cowboys\u00a0star Micah Parsons wants his extension done soon as he looks to eliminate distractions ahead of training camp.<\/p>\n<p>Parsons is entering the\u00a0final year of his rookie deal\u00a0and has been in negotiations with the Cowboys on a long-term, lucrative extension. While things have progressed, the sides appear to disagree on the overall value.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou look around the league at most of these players who are getting these very top contracts, it does take time ultimately to get there, and believe me, if we could sign Micah to a number we wanted to sign him to, we do it right now,\u201d Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said. \u201cBut right now, there\u2019s a difference in what we feel is the right number, and what he feels like is the right number.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_1\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Parsons has been in attendance for the team\u2019s voluntary offseason workouts \u2014 a show of good faith amid negotiations. However, he also emphasized that he would like to finalize the deal before training camp.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s really important. You see a lot of players struggle when guys aren\u2019t participating in camp. They get off to a slow start. I don\u2019t want to get off to a slow start,\u201d Parsons said. \u201cI want to hit the ground running and establish ourselves in this league. Get some wins early in the season and be in rhythm. It\u2019s going to be extremely important.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"f73457049c8ce7c8ad1ad2da87117658\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"tweet-container\">\n<article class=\"tweet-container_article\">\n<div class=\"tweet-container_header \">\n<div class=\"tweet-header__author tweet-header__author--verified\">\n<div class=\"tweet-header__meta\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-header-brand\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-body\">\n<p>Micah Parsons on the importance of getting a new contract done before training camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-media tweet-media--1\">\n<div class=\"tweet-media__container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-actions\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bengals receiver\u00a0Ja\u2019Marr Chase\u00a0recently reset the bar for non-quarterback contracts. Parsons is expected to surpass the $40.25 million annually that Chase makes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_3\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Cowboys Want Micah Parsons to Take Leadership Role<\/h2>\n<div class=\"embed-youtube-com\"><button class=\"lty-playbtn\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p>Parsons\u2019 production on the field is elite, which has put him in the position to land a record-setting contract. He has 52.5 sacks over four season and has been in the mix for Defensive Player of the Year multiple times. However, the Cowboys want\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-makes-feelings-on-micah-parsons-clear\/\">P<\/a>arsons to step up as a leader.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe assumption here is that we\u2019re going to get something done and so he knows or should know how important his work is around here and how important his being around here working is to leadership,\u201d owner Jerry Jones said. \u201cIt\u2019s a big deal. It\u2019s the main reason why I\u2019ve kind of taken some of the attitude I\u2019ve taken about this thing. Micah just has to be elevated in his leadership and will be, or it will be a downer when he gets his anticipated contract. It will be a downer if he does not elevate leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-4 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_4\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Parsons said part of the reason he\u2019s attending the optional workouts is that he needs to learn the new playbook under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. But he also wants to build a strong relationship with new head coach\u00a0Brian Schottenheimer, who is taking over for Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just thought it was important for my relationship with our new head coach. I want to help him in any way I can. If he asks for me to come in for a couple of days from a leadership aspect, to be around the guys and showcase, that\u2019s something I\u2019m willing to do for my coach.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_5_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-5 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_5\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Micah Parsons Says No Hard Feelings Over Jones\u2019 Comments<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5337362\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<div class=\"h-responsive\">\n<figure class=\"h-responsive__inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5337362 visible\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2168286925-1-1-e1745372161891.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" alt=\"Micah Parsons is in line for a record-setting extension with the Cowboys.\" width=\"782\" height=\"440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5337362\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2168286925-1-1-e1745372161891.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5337362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty Images<\/span>Micah Parsons is in line for a record-setting extension with the Cowboys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this offseason, Jerry Jones raised eyebrows by suggesting he might bypass Micah Parsons\u2019 agent, David Mulugheta, in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/micah-parsons-fires-back-contract-negotiations\/\">c<\/a>ontract negotiations. Parsons quickly\u00a0shut down the idea\u00a0on social media, standing by Mulugheta.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_6_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-6 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_6\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ce4100fcf8df77e65b42b725fbf25390\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"lazy-embed lazy-embed--ssr embed-twitter-com lazy-embed--loaded\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicahhParsons11\/status\/1907135751986290812\">\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=heavyonsports&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1907135751986290812&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Fdallas-cowboys%2Fmicah-parsons-direct-message-front-office%2F&amp;sessionId=b118b5aec375cc167650fccdc7b45ae0dbf46ecf&amp;siteScreenName=heavyonsports&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1907135751986290812\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When asked about Jones\u2019 comments, Parsons downplayed any tension, saying there\u2019s no bad blood.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_7_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-7 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_7\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cOverall, Jerry is one of the better people I know. And my agent is one of the better people I know,\u201d Parsons said. \u201cSo it\u2019s like when your brother and sister are arguing. You don\u2019t step in the middle or choose sides. There\u2019s no hard feelings there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys training camp is slated to being in late-July in Oxnard, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty Images Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons sent a direct message to the front office on his extension. 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