Micah Parsons contract row is over; Cowboys make final verdict on disgruntled All-Pro star

Micah Parsons' contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys have taken a massive turn. The team announced its 53-man roster for Week 1.

Published on: Aug 27, 2025, 06:23:03 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Micah Parsons' contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys have taken a massive turn. On Tuesday, the Jerry Jones-led team announced its 53-man roster, with the All-Pro star leading the charge. This comes weeks after the 26-year-old first revealed that he wants to leave Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons walks off the field after the game against the Atlanta Falcons (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Earlier this week, the Cowboys' first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that he wants to talk to Parsons, who missed the entire preseason. The edge was the only player not wearing a jersey while on the sidelines in the preseason finale. The 26-year-old star was also observed lying down on a training table behind the team bench, sparking controversy.

"Without talking to Micah, I need to figure out what he was doing and why he was doing it," Schottenheimer said during the conference call. "So until I talk to him, I'm obviously not going to talk about it."

Parsons later issued a clarification. "I'd never disrespect the guys out there fighting for their lives," he tweeted.

Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster

QUARTERBACKS: Dak Prescott, Joe Milton

RUNNING BACKS: Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue, Hunter Luepke, Phil Mafah (expected to shift to IR soon)

WIDE RECEIVERS: CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Tolbert, Ryan Flournoy

TIGHT ENDS: Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Luke Schoonmaker

OFFENSIVE LINE: Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, Terence Steele, Nate Thomas, Brock Hoffman, T.J. Bass, Ajani Cornelius

DEFENSIVE LINE: Micah Parsons, Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith, Dante Fowler, Sam Williams, Marshawn Kneeland, Donovan Ezeiruaku, James Houston, Solomon Thomas, Jay Toia, Perrion Winfrey

LINEBACKERS: Kenneth Murray, Jack Sanborn, Marist Liufau, Damone Clark, Shemar James

SECONDARY: Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam, Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson, Markquese Bell, Zion Childress, Juanyeh Thomas, Andrew Booth, Caelen Carson (headed to IR shortly)

SPECIAL TEAMS: Brandon Aubrey, Bryan Anger, Trent Sieg

When Mafah and Carson are officially placed on IR, Dallas is expected to bring back veterans CJ Goodwin and Will Grier.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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