The Dallas Cowboys have still not given Micah Parsons the contract extension he wants. Ahead of the 2025 NFL season debut, Brian Schottenheimer has addressed the matter, putting pressure on Jerry Jones with a clear message about the star defender’s future.
After the 2025 preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons, Schottenheimer had to confront the elephant in the room: Micah Parsons’ situation. The head coach said he believes Parsons will play in Week 1, but the player has made it clear he would only do so if a new contract is finalized before the game against the Eagles.
It’s clear the odds are not on Schottenheimer’s side. Parsons has repeatedly said he wants either a new contract or a trade, and his attitude doesn’t indicate he’s willing to suit up for Dallas without the security of a long-term deal.
Will the Cowboys give Micah Parsons a new contract before the 2025 NFL season?
The future remains uncertain for both Parsons and the Cowboys. The pass rusher doesn’t want to risk playing without an extension, as an injury could jeopardize his career and long-term earnings.
Parsons officially requested a trade a few weeks ago, but since then the Cowboys have made no progress with his agent on a new deal—a bad sign for their hopes of having him available in Week 1.
At this point, the most logical path may be to trade him. Dallas hasn’t received any offers yet, according to reports, but several teams are said to be interested in acquiring one of the NFL’s best defensive players.
Jerry Jones has hinted that the team is working on a deal, but with the regular season less than two weeks away, the pressure is on the Cowboys—and the clock is ticking.
How much money is Micah Parsons asking for?
Parsons has made it clear he wants to become the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. He has even said he wants around $50 million per year, a figure the Cowboys reportedly aren’t willing to meet.
This offseason, Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt both signed new contracts worth over $40 million annually. The question now is whether Dallas will make Parsons the league’s highest-paid defender—or whether he’ll have to find that contract somewhere else.