Jerry Jones Drops Surprising Truth About Micah Parsons’ Contract Drama—What He Really Thinks Will Shock You

Micah Parsons has officially stepped onto the Cowboys’ training camp grounds, yet the fog surrounding his contract saga hasn’t lifted one bit. You can almost feel the tension humming through the air—Parsons is itching to get an extension locked down, but it’s proving trickier than anyone bargained for. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer openly admits uncertainty about whether Parsons will hit the practice field while negotiations linger, which, honestly, is a loaded question. Parsons himself has hinted the Cowboys might be overcomplicating what should be a straightforward process. On the flip side, owner Jerry Jones offers a measured take, highlighting Parsons’ savvy grasp of the business world and drawing comparisons to past players signed prematurely—true, the price tag is climbing for a guy of Parsons’ caliber, but Jones isn’t losing sleep over the hiccup, reminding us all that even a signed contract doesn’t guarantee health or availability. Stephen Jones chimed in too, emphasizing that training camp is prime turf for hammering out deals. So here we are, on the cusp of possibly a defining moment for both Parsons and the Cowboys. It’s a dance of money, talent, and timing—and, boy, I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. LEARN MORE

“I am not the least concerned about having any dangling participles out here on a contract,” Jones said. Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has reported to training camp, but a couple of big questions about his immediate future remain unanswered. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said at a Monday press conference that he doesn’t know if Parsons will practice while waiting for an agreement on a contract extension that he’s been trying to land for some time. Parsons said recently that he feels the Cowboys have made that process “more complicated” by waiting to get it done and owner Jerry Jones was asked about that approach. Executive vice president Stephen Jones said that training camp is a “good environment” to get deals done, so we’ll see if this is finally the moment where everything falls into place for Parsons and the Cowboys. Jones said that Parsons is as saavy about the business side of football as any player he’s met and referenced cornerback Trevon Diggs and tackle Terence Steele as players that the Cowboys might have signed too early while acknowledging that the price is going to continue to go up for a player of Parsons’s stature. Jones also noted Parsons missed time with injury last season while saying that “just because we sign him doesn’t mean we’re going to have him” as he made clear that he’s not sweating the open contractual questions.