Overview

• Parsons formally requested a trade on Aug. 1 after contract extension talks collapsed over a handshake versus written-agreement dispute
• He has remained at Cowboys camp in Oxnard, citing back tightness and missing all practices since his trade demand Owner Jerry Jones insists the March handshake constituted a deal and has refused to negotiate with agent David Mulugheta
• At least five NFL teams, including possible NFC East rivals, are reportedly monitoring Parsons’s availability if Dallas makes him available
• The Cowboys could issue a five-day letter to declare Parsons absent or use the franchise tag if no new deal is reached