Micah Parsons eyeing record-breaking Cowboys contract while family members stir heat on Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones' old habits under fire as Micah Parsons' brother speaks out amid contract standoff (Getty Images)
As the Dallas Cowboys gear up for training camp next month, all eyes are on Micah Parsons. The franchise's defensive cornerstone has already committed to attending, but what's unclear is how involved he'll actually be.
With his contract situation looming large, the team faces a potentially season-defining decision. And the stakes? They're historic.
Cowboys
star Micah Parsons nearing massive $200M deal as his brother fuels off-field firestorm
Parsons, arguably the most explosive edge rusher in the NFL today, is staring down a deal that could make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Cowboys insider Mike Fisher didn't mince words, stating, 'It's inevitable and it's almost inarguable. Micah is going to sign the richest-ever non-QB contract in NFL history.'
According to Fisher, the expected figure exceeds $200 million over five years — a contract that would place Parsons in a financial tier of his own.
But every day Dallas delays, the price tag ticks upward. The original $40 million annual projection is now old news. With players like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby already setting new baselines and T.J. Watt's potential extension on the horizon, the market is shifting rapidly.
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Industry whispers already place Parsons' ask between $45–50 million per year — a figure that could balloon further if Dallas doesn't act swiftly.
Despite skipping OTAs, Parsons returned for mandatory minicamp. Yet he was quick to remind the Cowboys front office that stalling could cost them. And his brother, Terrence Parsons Jr., added fuel to the fire with a subtle yet stinging retweet. It read: 'The craziest thing about the cowboys building a CHAMPIONSHIP roster… they really will be like 2-3 pieces away and be like nah we cool … let's wait til next year and see what we can find 😭.
' Terrence's one-word response? 'This.'
That frustration isn't unique. It echoes across Cowboys Nation, a fanbase tired of waiting for a front office to take the leap. Dallas, after all, hasn't won a Super Bowl since 1995 — when Friends was the hottest show on TV and Tupac was still alive. The ghosts of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin haunt every roster move today. Even Aikman recently admitted, 'They're going to contend and be stronger than they've probably gotten credit for up to this point.
'
Still, the roster feels frozen in a state of 'almost.' Despite Dak Prescott closing in on franchise passing records and Parsons posting an eye-popping 52.5 sacks in just 63 games, the team keeps falling short — like a perfectly built Madden squad stuck in eternal conference championship limbo.
Now, the Cowboys find themselves in familiar territory. The franchise has been here before — drawing out high-stakes negotiations with Dak, with CeeDee Lamb — waiting, betting on leverage, and ultimately paying more after tensions rise.
The whispers suggest Jerry Jones could be holding off not because of indecision, but to reap roughly $332,000 a month in interest by stalling the payout. But while the numbers may impress on a spreadsheet, they're alienating a generational talent.
Parsons, on a $24 million fifth-year option, could opt for a 'hold-in' — showing up to camp but not participating fully. It would be a strategic move, a signal that the clock has run out on patience.
Terrence's tweet isn't just brotherly support. It captures the spirit of every fan who's had enough of 'next year.' When you've got a player like Parsons — a transcendent force capable of transforming the defense and elevating the entire franchise — hesitation becomes a liability.
The question isn't whether the Cowboys can pay him. It's whether they're ready to finally act like a team chasing a championship — not just their past glory. The clock is ticking, and Oxnard awaits.
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