The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly expediting contract negotiations with edge-rusher Micah Parsons.
On Tuesday morning, All Metropolis DLLS’ Clarence Hill reported the Cowboys have supplied Parsons a contract that may make him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL historical past. Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase turned the highest-paid non-QB when he signed a four-year, $161M extension on March 18.
Per Hill, Dallas went to the pass-rusher with out his agent. In a submit on his X account, Parsons confirmed he will not signal a deal with out his agent being concerned.
On Tuesday on the annual league assembly in Palm Seaside, Florida, Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones confirmed he met with Parsons. Jones mentioned they’re nonetheless not speeding to get a deal finished.
“I do not view it as pressing in any respect,” Jones mentioned, through Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein. “I might moderately pay extra and get it proper than pay much less and screw it up.”
Dallas should get Parsons’ agent concerned in negotiations, however Cowboys followers ought to nonetheless take the replace as a very good signal. It may present Dallas is being proactive in contract negotiations with a star participant, in contrast to final offseason.
In 2024, Dallas waited to signal vast receiver CeeDee Lamb (4 years, $136M) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4 years, $240M) and certain paid greater than it ought to’ve. The Cowboys gave Lamb his deal in August, whereas Prescott acquired his contract in September previous to Dallas’ season opener towards the Cleveland Browns.
Extra importantly, Dallas is aiming to solidify its future with Parsons, an elite participant. In 4 seasons with the Cowboys, the 25-year-old has 52.5 sacks and earned two first-team All-Professional nods.
Extending Parsons might be costly for Dallas. Nonetheless, conserving a participant of his caliber ought to make it worthwhile for the Cowboys.
