Several teams have spoken to the Dallas Cowboys about a potential Micah Parsons trade, and for the first time the Cowboys appear willing to at least listen, according to multiple sources.
No trade is imminent, but another team always could be aggressive enough to make it come together quickly, per sources.
The Cowboys would like to resolve the situation, one way or another, in the coming days, with their season opener next Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys hold their first full practice in preparation for the Eagles on Friday.
When Parsons, 26, issued his trade request on Aug. 1, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team would not trade him. Jones believes the Cowboys had an agreement with Parsons on a five-year extension that averaged $40.5 million per season, per league sources. The Cowboys have not made any proposals since. Neither has David Mulugheta, who is Parsons’ agent.
Atlanta Falcons, he was the only player not to wear a jersey during the game and spent a short portion of time lying down on a medical table behind the bench as the offense drove down the field.
He and coach Brian Schottenheimer met for an hour Sunday, but Schottenheimer would not divulge the details other than to say they had a «very good conversation.»
According to multiple sources, Parsons is seeking a second opinion with Dr. Robert Watkins IV for back tightness that he said has bothered him going back to June when he did not participate in the mandatory minicamp. After undergoing a second MRI last Friday, the Cowboys have cleared Parsons medically to practice, according to Schottenheimer.
Sources confirmed a grievance has been filed with the NFL regarding Parsons’ 2025 salary. Parsons’ camp contends he should be paid $24.007 million as a linebacker. According to the collective bargaining agreement, the fifth-year option is set based on what position the player participated in most in his third year. The league — not the Cowboys — determined that was defensive end and at a cost of $21.324 million.
If Parsons does not begin to practice, despite being cleared, it is possible the Cowboys could consider that to be conduct detrimental to the team and fine and/or suspend him, opening up more CBA-related issues between the two sides.
