Micah Parsons asks Dallas Cowboys for a transfer
Cowboys star Micah Parsons submits trade request
FOX 4's Jeff Kolb has the latest on Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons' request for a trade. Parsons has been waiting for a contract extension. He claims he no longer wants to be part of the team because of comments that owner Jerry Jones has made.
DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons wants off of America’s team.
Micah Parsons Trade Request
What they're saying:
Parsons shared a letter on social media on Friday afternoon that says he has formally submitted a request to be traded.
"Yes I wanted to be here. I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboy and wear the star on my helmet," the letter says in part. "Unfortunately I no longer want to be here. I no longer want to be held to close door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization our fans and my teammates."
Parsons goes on to say that his agent began approaching the team periodically to start negotiations at the end of his third year. He was repeatedly told to wait.
He said he’s purposely stayed quiet in hopes of getting the deal done.
However, frustration with the negotiations, or lack thereof, has seemingly prompted Parsons to open up.
"Up to today, the team has not had a single conversation with my agent about a contract. Not one demand has been made by my agent about money years or anything else. Still I stayed quiet but again after the repeated shots at myself and all the naratives I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys. My trade request has been submitted to Stephen Jones personally," the letter says.
The other side:
The Dallas Cowboys have not yet commented on Parsons’ request.
No Deal for Micah Parsons
Jerry Jones chats about all things training camp
FOX 4's Mike Doocy and Sam Gannon got the chance to sit down with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones while covering training camp in Oxnard, California. He answered questions about Micah Parsons, Dak Prescott, and winning Super Bowls.
The backstory:
Parsons, one of the league’s premier players, is entering the final year of his contract.
He wants a high-dollar extension, so he’s doing what many players do. He’s not risking injury by practicing until he gets a long-term money guarantee.
Parsons has been in uniform on the sidelines at camp in Oxnard, California, though. He told reporters he feels it’s important for him to be with his teammates at camp.
Team owner Jerry Jones has made comments about Parsons being one of the most business-savvy and knowledgeable players he’s ever negotiated with.
Last week, Jones referenced Parsons’ injuries from last season, saying even if they sign him that doesn’t mean he’ll play.
Here's what Jerry Jones is saying about the Micah Parsons deal; J.J. Watt offers criticism
When is the Micah Parsons deal going to be done? Jerry Jones gave some predictably vague answers and made a few comments that drew criticism from former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt.
In response, Parsons said he understands why his general manager would say that.
"You don't take it personally. It's not like I'm getting treated differently than anyone else. So, uh, you know, I don't take it personally. I just don't understand. Life's so short. I don't want to give up this time, this place on account of someone else. God blessed me to be here. I love representing the star when nothing can hold me back from football. You know, this is genuinely what I love to do. And if anyone questions that, they've probably never been around me," he said.
Jones has also said that one needs to shed any tears for Parsons on the salary front.
"Micah, first of all, does want to get paid. He’s getting paid. He gets about $20 million right now. And that’s a pretty easy $20 million watching practice going on. But I don’t have a lot to say about it. This is pretty commonplace. You have high-profile players who want to renegotiate for the future. I get it," he said.
The Source: The information in this story is from Micah Parsons' post on the social media platform X, and comments that team owner Jerry Jones made to reporters during training camp in Oxnard, California.