Jerry Jones Makes Blunt Statement on Dallas Cowboys Star
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Heading into the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys are a team eager to get back in the mix in the NFC. Ahead of training camp officially kicking off Tuesday, one key member of the organization weighed in on the team's biggest off-field storyline.
Leading up to camp, there were a handful of players across the league eager to secure new contracts. Among them was Cowboys defensive standout Micah Parsons. He is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is in search of a new long-term commitment from the iconic franchise.
Since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, Parsons has emerged as a pillar for the Cowboys franchise. He's arguably one of the top defensive players in the NFL right now, resulting in two All-Pro nominations in his first four seasons.
Along with capturing Defensive Rookie of the Year, Parsons has finished in the top three in DPOY voting on three occasions. Despite the massive impact he's had in Dallas, the organization hasn't appeared in any sort of rush to get a deal done.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.Also read: Cowboys Standouts Named Among NFL's Top Homegrown Duos
Before veterans arrived for camp, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones held a media availability Monday. As expected, Parsons not getting an extension this offseason came up. Based on Jones' blunt comments, it doesn't appear that a new deal will be materializing anytime soon.
"There's no anticipation at all," Jones told reporters. "We're just working with what it is. It's not uncommon for me and not anything there's a lot of angst over. He's doing a real good job of being here. And that's important. ... We are where we are. And I sign the check. Period."
It doesn't sound like a Micah Parsons deal is about to get done in the next few days.
Jerry Jones after today's news conference: 'There's no anticipation at all. We're just working with what it is. It's not uncommon for me and not anything there's a lot of angst over. He's doing… pic.twitter.com/mEdefJu3pb — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 21, 2025
In some instances, disgruntled players will remain absent from camp in hopes of things getting done with the front office. However, Parsons has decided not to take this approach. Reports stated that he is in attendance for camp, which led to some praise from Jones for his professionalism.
"Leadership is really big. I'm appreciative of Micah being here," Jones said Monday.
Jerry Jones on Micah Parsons: 'Leadership is really big. I'm appreciative of Micah being here.'
Jones says there's no disappointment that a deal is not done. 'We're here with everybody under contract.' pic.twitter.com/U5WEgpyObF — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 21, 2025
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Jones doesn't appear to be budging on the subject, which means Parsons will likely have to wait another year before getting paid. Though it's not the outcome he wanted, it could work out in his favor. The market for defensive players skyrocketed recently following T.J. Watt's historic deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Parsons can put together another DPOY-level campaign in 2025, it should result in a massive payday.
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