Overview

• On Michael Irvin’s show, Jones claimed he and Parsons agreed on terms in March and said agent David Mulugheta told the team to “stick it up our ass,” a characterization Mulugheta denied via Ryan Clark.
• Jones told Stephen A. Smith he won’t make room for a “third” in talks, used a “mom-dad” analogy, and said he’s “not going for that” approach, reinforcing his stance against formal agent-led negotiations.
• Jones said his offer would make Parsons the highest guaranteed non‑quarterback, with reporting placing it at more than $40 million per year and nearly $200 million guaranteed, and he indicated he is not moving off that number.
• ESPN reporting says there have been no substantive negotiations since late March or early April and describes both sides as dug in, with Dallas pointing to the fifth‑year option and potential franchise tags in 2026 and 2027 as leverage.
• Parsons remains a hold‑in after requesting a trade and stripping Cowboys references from his social media, while head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he feels good about the star’s chances to play in Week 1.