Overview

• Parsons reported to Cowboys camp on his fifth-year option but has refrained from full practice work while contract talks remain unresolved.
• He publicly accused Cowboys ownership of unnecessarily prolonging negotiations and criticized a lack of clear communication.
• T.J. Watt’s three-year, $123 million extension set a new non-QB salary benchmark near $41 million annually that Parsons says justifies his higher demand.
• NFL insider Tom Pelissero reports Parsons is seeking an extension averaging closer to $45 million per year, reflecting rising salary-cap space and edge-rusher valuations.
• Ongoing delays have fueled trade speculation, with the Chicago Bears viewed as the most likely suitor if Dallas and Parsons cannot agree on terms.