Cowboys delay $41M+ contract extension talks with Micah Parsons ahead of minicamp

Micah Parsons has quickly become one of the best defensive players in the NFL, and it’s clear he deserves a massive contract extension. Expected to break the $41 million per year mark, Parsons is on track to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in football. But despite the urgency, contract negotiations between Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys have unexpectedly slowed down, raising questions about the timing and future of this record-setting deal as the mandatory minicamp approaches.


Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons face delay in $41M+ contract negotiations

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The latest developments out of Dallas have sparked confusion and controversy. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, a promising March meeting between Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons seemed to align both sides on the basic structure of a new deal: years, dollars, and guarantees.

The Cowboys have a troubling pattern of dragging out high-stakes negotiations. Last year, CeeDee Lamb skipped training camp before landing his payday. Dak Prescott’s deal wasn’t sealed until the morning of the season opener. Now, Parsons appears to be next in line for the same frustrating dance.


Parsons isn’t just “another star.” He’s the defensive engine of the Cowboys, with three consecutive seasons of 12+ sacks. He’s also on the verge of resetting the non-QB market with a potential $41+ million per year deal, outpacing even Myles Garrett and Ja’Marr Chase.


Yet Dallas seems content to sit tight, despite June 10, mandatory minicamp being just around the corner. If Parsons chooses to skip it as Lamb did, tensions could escalate. And while Jerry Jones may think he holds the cards, this poker game is running short on goodwill.


Why delay paying a player you can’t afford to lose? Fans aren’t blind to the pattern. The Cowboys’ hesitancy is becoming a signature flaw, and it could cost them long-term chemistry with their biggest game-changer.

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Parsons isn’t just chasing sacks, he’s chasing legacy, dominance, and now, respect in the form of a landmark contract. If the Cowboys keep playing hardball, they may find that loyalty only goes so far when business becomes personal. And for a franchise desperate to return to championship glory, alienating their defensive anchor could be a misstep they’ll regret.