Micah Parsons Contract Extension Talks

The parameters for an extension with Micah Parsons appear to be in place. However, the time it takes to invite the player’s agent to the table to complete the task is another matter.

Jerry Jones spent nearly 33 minutes with reporters Tuesday morning from the NFL annual meetings. The bulk of that conversation was devoted to where the Cowboys stand in their negotiations with their star defensive player.

Current State of Negotiations

Abbreviated version: Jones and Parsons have met. Jones and David Mulugheta, the man who represents Parsons, have not. Even though Mulugheta is regarded as one of the league’s more respected power brokers, Jones made a point – more than once – of saying he doesn’t even know the name of the player’s agent.

Jones suggested the framework for a deal is in place but added no deal is complete or imminent, stressing there’s no sense of urgency since Parsons is in the final year of his rookie contract.

“Most of the issues we’re in agreement on,” Jones said. “We’ve discussed it all.”

Details of the Potential Deal

“Of course,” Jones said. “Term. Guarantees. Money. All of those things. We’ve had a meeting of the minds.”

Jones didn’t divulge those terms, but discussions were trending toward an extension that would make Parsons the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL.

Response from Micah Parsons

It won’t come as a surprise to anyone that Parsons decided to respond to the comments made by Jones on social media.

“Facts!! David is the best and I will not be doing any deal without @DavidMulugheta involved!” Parsons posted on X. “Like anyone with good sense I hired experts for a reason. There is no one I trust more when it comes to negotiating contracts than David! There will be no backdoors in this contract negotiation.”

History of Negotiations

Conversations began recently when Parsons called Jones at The Star and asked for an appointment. When Jones returned the call he found that Parsons was in Abu Dhabi. Upon his return, the two met for five to six hours.

It ended with Jones giving Parsons his cell, a number few players have.

Comparison to Previous Contracts

Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby recently agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million extension with a guarantee of $91.5 million. Cleveland’s Myles Garrett just agreed to a four-year extension with an average of $40 million.

Cincinnati receiver Ja’Marr Chase signed a four-year extension that averages $40.25 million, making him the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL.

Impact on the Team

Parsons was an infrequent participant in the voluntary organized team activities one year ago at The Star. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said earlier Tuesday that the pass rusher had indicated to him that he would be around more this spring.

Jones would like to see that as well. The Cowboys owner made a connection to the size of Parsons’ impending contract and the leadership that’s required from a player with that status.

Conclusion

The Cowboys are farther along with Parsons than they were with CeeDee Lamb at this stage last season. Jones said, “Yes, I’d say that’s the case, which doesn’t mean necessarily we’ll have anything done by training camp, or at anytime in the future. He’s under contract for the next year.

“But the point is, we have had very good discussions and real good meeting of the minds. We are there. I don’t view it as urgent at all.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the current state of Micah Parsons’ contract extension talks?

A: The parameters for an extension with Micah Parsons appear to be in place, but the time it takes to invite the player’s agent to the table to complete the task is another matter.

Q: How much is Micah Parsons expected to make in his new contract?

A: Discussions were trending toward an extension that would make Parsons the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, with comparisons to recent contracts signed by Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett, and Ja’Marr Chase.

Q: Will Micah Parsons be participating in the team’s voluntary organized team activities?

A: Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that Parsons had indicated to him that he would be around more this spring, and Jones would like to see that as well.