Micah Parsons trade row: Trevon Diggs, CeeDee Lamb, 2 other Cowboys respond with ‘One Last Ride’ post

Star edge rusher Micah Parsons has requested a trade from Dallas Cowboys on Friday, while suggesting that management refused to negotiate a new contract.

Updated on: Aug 2, 2025, 01:43:24 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Dallas Cowboys fan base is buzzing today. Star edge rusher Micah Parsons has requested a trade on Friday, while suggesting that management refused to negotiate a new contract. And it seems like the 26-year-old already has his teammates' support. Trevon Diggs, DeMarvion Overshown, and Juanyeh Thomas have already changed their avatar to include a picture of Parsons. Diggs also made a cryptic post about the Parsons trade situation.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons, left, talks with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during training camp Thursday (AP)

“I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboy and wear the star on my helmet,” Parsons wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. He was writing in an attachment to a post that read: “Thank you Dallas.”

“Unfortunately, I no longer want to be here. I no longer want to be held to close door negotiations without my agent present.”

He further added that he had told the executive vice president of personnel, Stephen Jones, that he wanted to be traded. The Cowboys are yet to address the situation.

CeeDee Lamb was quick to tweet: “Never fails dawg. Just pay the man what you owe em. No need for the extra curricular 😒”

Parsons is entering the final year of his five-year rookie contract with a salary of $24 million but wants a long-term deal that almost certainly would exceed $40 million in average annual value. Since sacks became an official stat in 1982, the 26-year-old and Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White are the only players to record at least 12 in each of their first four seasons. The 2021 first-round draft pick has 52 1/2 for his career.

‘One Last Ride’

On Thursday, Micah Parsons posted a GIF of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence from Bad Boys for Life with the caption, 'One last ride'. Trevon Diggs reposted the photo with '7/11 4L'.

The cornerback seemed to be playing on Bad Boys for Life with his message: "Diggs (7) and Parsons (11) for Life (4L)."

(With AP inputs)

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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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