Overview

• Parsons remains with the Cowboys after a formal trade request and continues a hold‑in with no reported progress on a new deal.
• Photos from the preseason finale showed Parsons on a trainer’s table; he said on X he briefly lay down and would never disrespect teammates.
• Trevon Diggs told reporters Parsons has lingering back tightness and had an MRI this week, and the All‑Pro has not practiced or played in preseason.
• Jerry Jones publicly criticized Parsons’ agent, said he offered record guaranteed money for a defensive player, raised the franchise‑tag option, and dismissed trade talk.
• Commentators have speculated the stalemate could reach into the season and floated potential trade scenarios, which remain media discussion rather than team action.