Overview

• NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Dallas and Parsons have held zero contract negotiations since late March or early April and he sees no reason to expect a deal before Week 1.
• Parsons submitted a formal trade request on August 1 and has been attending training camp while withholding practice participation to increase his leverage.
• Dallas has just one preseason game left before the September 4 opener against the Eagles, narrowing the timeframe to finalize an extension or risk his Week 1 availability.
• The Cowboys control Parsons’ fifth-year rookie option and could resort to a franchise tag, giving them financial leverage but potentially leaving a gap in their defense.
• Owner Jerry Jones has publicly downplayed the standoff and expressed confidence that a resolution will be reached despite the stalled talks.