Micah Parsons knows the Dallas Cowboys need all the help they can get, especially as they undergo major changes, including a new coaching staff. But beyond coaching, they also need players, and Parsons believes Myles Garrett could be the perfect addition to bolster the defense—though it would require a sacrifice he’s willing to make.
Speaking with Bryant McFadden, Parsons revealed he’d be 100% open to taking a pay cut if it meant Garrett could join the Cowboys’ defensive line next season. However, he acknowledged the financial challenge, saying, “I would like to see him in Dallas, I don’t know if we got the money for him.”
Garrett currently has a base salary of just over $18.4 million and remains under contract through the 2026 season. While Parsons is eager to make it work, he also knows Garrett will eventually negotiate a new deal, wondering, “But would he take less too?”
Myles Garrett’s 2024 season stats were impressive, with 47 combined tackles, including 22 tackles for loss—the highest in his 8-year NFL career. His individual defensive impact was significant, but the Browns ended the year with a 3-14-0 record.
Is it likely that a team will be able to pay Garrett’s salary?
Myles Garrett has an active 5-year, $125 million contract with the Browns, with two years remaining and nearly $38 million left to be paid. This is the key: any team wanting to acquire Garrett would need to match at least $30 million over the next two years to secure him.
What is Micah Parsons’ salary?
Parsons, entering what could be his final year with the Cowboys, has a salary of $24 million for the 2025 season. If he has a good season, it’s likely that he could sign a new contract for the 2026 season. If Garrett joins the team, it could be one of the main reasons Parsons decides to stay in Dallas after his current contract ends.