The application occurs while Parsons and the Cowboys remain engaged in negotiations for a contract extension.
Oxnard, California – The Cazamarisca de los Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parsonsrequested to be transferred.
Parsons turned to social networks this Friday to make the announcement and shared his version of the events that led him to decide to move away from the franchise he worshiped since childhood and that selected him in the first round of the 2021 draft.
“Yes, I wanted to be here,” Parsons wrote. “I did my best to prove that I wanted to be a cowboy and take the star in my helmet. I wanted to play in front of the best fans of the sport and become part of this team of the Americas. The team that my father and I grew up encouraging in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
“Unfortunately, I don't want to be here anymore. I don't want to force me to negotiate behind closed doors without the presence of my agent. I no longer want me to attack me while playing for the organization, our fans and my classmates. I no longer want to believe and spread stories about me in the media. I was silent on purpose in order to achieve something.”
Both parties recognize that there have been no conversations about a contract extension. Parsons is scheduled to earn 21,324 million dollars this season with the option to the fifth year of his rookie contract as a defensive wing, not the 24,007 million dollars that, as reported, would win if it were LineBacker.
The team did not comment on the Parsons application. Cowboys can keep their rights until 2028 with the use of the franchise label; However, the last year of the label would cost them the figure of the field marshal label.
The relationship between Parsons and the Cowboys has worsened in the last four months, partly because the owner and general manager Jerry Jones believed that the parties were close to an agreement on an extension that would have made Parsons the best paid player in the NFL, according to multiple sources.
Parsons said his agent, David Mulugheta, contacted the cowboys before last year to talk about a contract extension, but the team focused on Dak Prescott y CeeDee Lambwho became the field marshal and the second best paid open receiver, respectively.
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— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 1, 2025
When the 2024 season ended, Parsons said he asked Mulugheta to communicate the team that were ready to negotiate.
“My agent informed me that I had to wait for other agreements to close because the price would only rise, but I didn't care and wanted to make sure in the long -term cowboy,” Parsons wrote.
While in Abu Dhabi, Parsons called Jones and requested a meeting. Parsons wrote on social networks that it was “leadership”, but “somehow the conversation ended up talking about the contract with me.”
Parsons admitted having had an exchange with Jones, who later, at the meeting of NFL owners in Palm Beach, Florida, said they reached an agreement on the duration, the total amount and the guaranteed part of the contract.
From that meeting, the Cazamariscales Myles Garrett (four years, $ 160 million), Maxx Crosby (three years, $ 106.5 million) and T.J. Watt (three years, $ 123 million) have signed extensions, and Watt has become the best paid player (without being quarterback) with $ 41 million per season.
Historically, Jones has worked directly with key players in contracting contracts. Two years ago, a direct conversation with Zack Martin led the Guard All-Pro to break a strike and sign an extension of two years that gave him more money.
Parsons commented that he informed Jones that Mulugheta would call the cowboys, but that when the agent got in touch, the team considered that the agreement was already closed.
“My agent, of course, told him that it was not so and also contacted Stephen Jones (Executive Vice President),” Parsons wrote. “Again, the team decided to remain silent. At that time we decided to allow the team to contact us when they wanted to talk.” However, I have not yet received any call, email or text message from my agent to start a negotiation.
At the opening press conference of the camp, Stephen Jones acknowledged that he had not talked to Mulugheta.
Parsons presented himself to the training camp on time, but has been in pause. After the first training, he commented that he had some stiffness in the back and that he would do more as he felt better. He has not received treatment, but has participated in meetings, training and training.
Jerry Jones caused surprise at the beginning of the camp when he said: “The fact that we signs it does not mean that we will have it. He was injured six games last year (in reality, four). Seriously. I remember having signed a player with the highest salary of the league in that position and that he was out two thirds of the year: Dak Prescott. So there are many things in which you can think, as well as the player, as well as the player guarantee money. “
While adding fans on Saturday before training, Jones was interrupted by fans shouted “Pay Micah!”.
“I listened slightly, but not compared to how I heard them 'pay Lamb (last year)'” Jones said a day later on the negotiations last year. “That was a slight sound compared to how they shouted last year 'they pay Lamb'. … whoever is not, can count on some shout. But last year it was a very strong song against Lamb.”
Earlier that day, Stephen Jones asked about the screams of the fans and said: “Nothing changes. We also want to pay Micah. He also has to want to be paid.”
Parsons wrote this Friday: “After repeated attacks against me and all narratives, I have made a difficult decision: I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys. My request for exchange has been personally sent to Stephen Jones.”
His cowboys companions used social networks to support Parsons. At least three teammates, Trevon Diggs, DeMarvion Overshown y Juanyeh Thomastheir avatars changed to include a photo of Parsons. Lamb, who went through a long negotiation last summer, went to X.
“Never fail, friend. Just pay for what you owe. There is no need for extracurricular activities.”
