Micah Parsons' exact issue with Jerry Jones, Cowboys revealed amid contract standoff

Micah Parsons made the Cowboys’ 53-man roster, but a $2.676M pay dispute over his fifth-year salary stalls negotiations.

Published on: Aug 28, 2025, 07:51:01 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Despite ongoing negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parsons' inclusion in the Cowboys' 53-man squad announced on Tuesday gave fans fresh hopes. Now, details on what has led to the stalemate between Parsons and the Cowboys are coming out.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons walks on the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, (AP)

According to a report by Pro Football Talk, the dispute between Micah Parsons and the Cowboys centered around the Cowboys' 2021 draft pick's salary. The negotiations are reportedly being led by owner Jerry Jones on the Cowboys' side.

So, exactly what's wrong? As per a report by USA Today, there is a dispute between Parsons and the Cowboys over the linebacker's fifth-year salary. The report, which cites an anonymous source familiar with the matter, revealed that Parson's camp believes his salary should be $24 million, while the Cowboys' calculation shows it as $21.324 million.

The difference in both sides' calculations reportedly stemmed from a listing issue on the Dallas roster. Parsons is listed as a defensive end by the Cowboys, which pays $21.324 million, as opposed to a running back, who earns $24 million.

Parsons missed the entire preseason for the Cowboys and did not wear the Cowboys jersey while on the sidelines for the NFL Preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta.

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Insider Confident Micah Parsons' Issue Will Be Resolved

Amid the ongoing saga over the linebacker's future, especially after he requested to be traded and Jerry Jones openly criticized his agents, an NFL Insider has claimed that Parsons will be secured by the Cowboys before the start of the NFL regular season.

NFL Insider Jane Slater appeared on the Pat McAfee show and said that the negotiations will be completed soon, and the Cowboys will secure the linebacker for the coming season.

"I still feel confident that the Cowboys and Micah Parsons are gonna get a deal done," Slater said. "We've gotta pay some attention to some of these rumors at this point, though."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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