Dallas Cowboys Weigh Future of Star Edge-Rusher Micah Parsons

The team is reportedly considering whether to extend Parsons' contract or explore trade options as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.

Micah Parsons, a four-time Pro Bowler, is set to earn $24 million in 2025 under the fifth-year option of his rookie contract.
The Cowboys have reportedly held internal discussions about either extending Parsons' contract or trading him for significant assets, though no trade talks have occurred yet.
Parsons' market value is projected at $30 million annually, with potential to surpass Nick Bosa's $34 million yearly salary as the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL.
Dallas faces salary cap challenges after major extensions for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in 2024, leaving limited flexibility for a Parsons deal.
Trading Parsons could provide the Cowboys with cost-controlled talent and draft capital but would significantly impact their defense, given his elite performance since being drafted in 2021.