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Jerry Jones Escalates Parsons Standoff, Blames Agent as Cowboys Hold-In Drags On

The head coach now expects a Week 1 appearance despite negotiations remaining dormant since spring.

Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) reacts after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • On Michael Irvin’s show, Jerry Jones said he and Micah Parsons agreed in March on years, money and guarantees, then claimed agent David Mulugheta told the team to "stick it up our ass."
  • Mulugheta has disputed that wording, per Ryan Clark, and multiple reports say there have been no substantive talks since March or early April.
  • Parsons has requested a trade and is holding in at camp by attending meetings but not practicing, while Dallas has publicly declined to move him.
  • Jones said the March proposal would make Parsons the highest‑guaranteed non‑QB; local reporting pegged it at over $40 million per year with nearly $200 million guaranteed.
  • Parsons is set to earn about $24 million on his fifth‑year option, and Dallas can use the franchise tag after 2025, giving the team short‑term control as coaches voice optimism for Week 1.