Micah Parsons wants out of Dallas while they’ve yet to come to terms on an extension.
The All-Pro linebacker said he personally submitted his request for a trade to Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones on Friday after a lack of communication from the club to negotiate a deal.
Parsons explained in a social media post that he no longer wants to play for Dallas, as the club has yet to contact his agent after Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussed a new deal in March.
“Unfortunately I no longer want to be here,” wrote Parsons, who is in the final year of his rookie deal. “I no longer want to be held to close door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization our fans and my teammates… I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys.”
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) at training camp at the River Ridge Fields on July 26, 2025. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Parsons recalled having an informal conversation with Jones in March about leadership, and that it took a turn when Jones brought up his contract.
The four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher told Jones what he wanted out of his contract, and then left the meeting, telling Jones that his agent would be in touch.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks at training camp opening ceremonies at the River Ridge Fields on July 26, 2025. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images“In March, I met with Mr. Jones to talk about leadership,” Parsons said. “Somehow the conversation turned into him talking contract with me. Yes I engaged in a back and forth in regards to what I wanted from my contract, but at no point did I believe this was supposed to be a formal negotiation and I informed Mr. Jones afterward my agent would reach out thinking this would get things done.
“But when my agent reached out and spoke to (ESPN’s) Adam (Schefter) he was told the deal was pretty much already done. My agent of course told him that wasn’t the case and also reached out to Stephen Jones. Again the team decided to go silent.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (left) and cornerback Trevon Diggs talks to media during training camp at the River Ridge Fields on July 22, 2025. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images“At that point, we decided we would allow the team to reach out to us whenever they decided they wanted to talk. Yet still not a call email or text to my agent about starting negotiation. Up to today the team has not had a single conversation with my agent about a contract. Not one demand has been made by my agent about money years or anything else.”
Parsons added that he had planned to stay silent on the situation, but wanted to clear the air because of false narratives — as well as the public shot Jones took at him during a press conference last week.
Jones called out his star player for missing time due to an ankle injury last year while speaking with reporters at Cowboys training camp.
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, August 17, 2023. APParsons appeared in 13 games last season and finished with 12 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. He also made the Pro Bowl for the fourth year in a row.
His trade request comes shortly after a Friday report by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini that Parsons was pondering “drastic measures” and considering a trade request.
Cowboys All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb weighed in Friday on X, writing, “Never fails dawg. Just pay the man, what you owe em. No need for the extra curricular.”
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, left, defensive end Micah Parsons, center, and wide receiver George Pickens chat during training camp Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. APThe 26-year-old Parsons reported to training camp but has not participated in on-field work.
