Overview

• Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he had a private, hour‑long conversation with Micah Parsons and offered no timeline on when or if Parsons will practice this week.
• Dak Prescott said he is confident Parsons will play in the Sept. 4 opener at Philadelphia, while teammates such as Trevon Diggs voiced hope but stopped short of assurances.
• ESPN reporting indicates the Cowboys are prepared to let Parsons play on his fifth‑year option and could use a 2026 franchise tag, increasing the pressure on a long‑term deal.
• Pro Football Talk outlined that an escalated team response could include up to a four‑game unpaid suspension worth about $5.33 million, though no such discipline has been announced.
• Trade chatter continues — including Packers buzz fueled by a John Kuhn social post — but reports say Dallas is not entertaining offers, and Parsons’ brother mocked a viral rumor.