Overview

• On August 1, Parsons formally notified the Cowboys of his trade request, citing stalled talks and exclusion of his agent from closed-door negotiations.
• The Cowboys declined to engage Parsons’s agent, David Mulugheta, after informal contract discussions between Parsons and owner Jerry Jones this spring.
• The four-time Pro Bowler stands to earn $24.007 million in 2025, which is nearly $17 million below the top market value for his position.
• Executive vice president Stephen Jones emphasized that Parsons "has got to want to be paid," underscoring the team's stance that it will not negotiate without the player’s clear commitment.
• With peers such as Myles Garrett and T. J. Watt securing record-setting extensions, both sides face mounting pressure as training camp continues and the season opener nears.