Micah Parsons is going through a very difficult moment with the Cowboys. The defensive star has requested a trade after not receiving the contract extension he expected from Jerry Jones, and it’s unclear whether he will choose to sit out regular season games.
Now, Parsons has put Brian Schottenheimer on the spot, as several images captured the player lying on a training table on the sideline, completely uninterested in what was happening with his teammates during the preseason game against the Falcons.
Additionally, before the start of that matchup, a fan asked him to be traded to play for Atlanta, to which the player responded with an ironic gesture, signaling that someone would have to call the Dallas Cowboys to ask about his current situation.
Will Cowboys trade Micah Parsons?
Although the Cowboys have stated that they have no intention of trading Micah Parsons, this latest incident fuels rumors about his possible departure from the team.
This was the player’s message following what happened in the training table incident. “The way the media shapes perception and narratives is wild. I’d never disrespect the guys out there fighting for their lives.”
How much money Micah Parsons wants from Cowboys?
Micah Parsons wants more than $41 million per season with the Cowboys and is also seeking over $123 million in guaranteed money. That would break the records previously set by T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett, respectively.
Will Jerry Jones and Cowboys give Micah Parsons a contract extension?
Jerry Jones has publicly said that he wants to give Micah Parsons a contract extension. Just a few days ago, during an interview with Michael Irvin, the owner confirmed that he made an offer to make Parsons the highest-paid defensive player in history. The proposal was rejected.
“He knows what I offered. I’ve agreed to give him more money than has ever been given in terms of guaranteed money than anyone ever has as far as a defensive player. I’ve done that.”