Particulars Emerge About Cowboys’ Supply To Micah Parsons

The contract standoff between Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones and star linebacker Micah Parsons has reached a stalemate, with either side providing completely different variations of occasions surrounding negotiations that started in March.

Jones has repeatedly characterised their discussions as a “handshake” settlement, whereas the two-time All-Professional has insisted any critical talks should contain his agent.

ESPN insider Adam Schefter supplied new particulars Thursday concerning the particular phrases Jones believed have been agreed upon earlier this yr.

“Jerry Jones had what he thought was an settlement for a deal that averaged $40.5M per yr. 5-year deal, $40.5M, that was the settlement,” Schefter mentioned.

“Jerry Jones thought that he had a handshake settlement with Micah Parsons..

Micah went again and mentioned it’s a must to discuss to my agent to get this deal executed..

The Cowboys have had conversations with a number of groups” ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/MjziLxr4TE pic.twitter.com/jcZXI44X7E

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 28, 2025

The proposed $40.5 million annual common would have made Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback on the time.

Nonetheless, the panorama shifted when the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt signed a record-breaking $41 million per yr extension not too long ago.

Cleveland Browns cross rusher Myles Garrett additionally secured a four-year,…