Overview

• Parsons has requested a trade and conducted a camp hold‑in, attending team activities but skipping all on‑field work and preseason games.
• The Cowboys say an MRI on Parsons’ back was “pretty clean,” though his Week 1 readiness is uncertain, with ESPN reports describing internal optimism for both his availability and a last‑minute deal.
• Owner Jerry Jones has stated he will not trade Parsons and publicly criticized agent David Mulugheta, while coach Brian Schottenheimer said he planned to speak with Parsons after images from the preseason finale circulated.
• Multiple teams have inquired about a potential trade, and commentators such as Dan Orlovsky have urged suitors to keep calling, but reporting indicates Dallas is not entertaining offers.
• Outlets including ProFootballTalk have outlined potential team discipline if Parsons is deemed medically able but noncompliant, with reporting estimating up to four games without pay that could cost him more than $5 million.