Cowboys Coach Drops Surprising Predictions for Micah Parsons’ Upcoming Season Performance

So here we are—Dallas Cowboys camp, 2025, and the air crackles with tension thicker than a Texas summer afternoon. Micah Parsons, that edge-rushing dynamo, is making headlines—but not for his usual bone-crunching sacks. Nope, this time, he’s dropped the bomb: a trade request. You gotta wonder, when a star of his caliber hits the brink of the rookie contract and wants to rewrite the pay scale, is it just money, or is there something deeper brewing beneath those pads? New head coach Brian Schottenheimer is steadfast, voicing his optimism that Parsons will suit up for Dallas again, but with Parsons keeping his distance during drills, it’s like watching a cliffhanger play out in slow motion. And as Jerry Jones urges fans to keep calm and carry on, the looming question remains—can the Cowboys hold the line on their marquee player, or is this the start of a seismic shift in Big D’s defensive landscape? Let’s dive in and unpack the drama before kickoff.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 29: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. — (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys face a critical situation as they prepare for the 2024 season under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Star edge rusher Micah Parsons has requested a trade.

The All-Pro is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking a lucrative extension.

Schottenheimer recently addressed the ongoing situation, maintaining his confidence that Parsons will remain with the team.

“We’re still planning on moving Micah around and putting him in all the spots that we see him and using him in our fronts the way we want to see it,” Schottenheimer said, via FOX Sports: NFL. “We go about our business every day, we live in the moment, we focus on the moment, and again, like I said, talked to you guys the other day, I’m not gonna get a lot into it, but I expect Micah to be here.”

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer shared his expectations for Micah Parsons' team participation amidst his trade request.

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The timing adds pressure as Dallas prepares to open the preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried to ease fan concerns, telling supporters not to “lose any sleep” over Parsons’ trade request.

Parsons has been holding in during training camp, attending sessions but not participating in drills.

The four-year veteran has delivered consistent production since entering the NFL. He has at least 12 sacks in each season despite missing four games last year with a high ankle sprain.

Parsons earned Pro Bowl honors all four years and received All-Pro recognition twice.

Recent extensions for elite pass rushers have set the market.

Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million deal with the Cleveland Browns this offseason, and T.J. Watt secured a three-year deal worth $123 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Parsons may be seeking even more annual money than those contracts, and negotiations with Jones historically take time.

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