The drama surrounding Micah Parsons isn’t going away anytime soon. His future with the Dallas Cowboys is as uncertain as ever, especially after his noticeable actions during the final preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Before the game kicked off, while making his way to the locker room, Parsons walked past a group of fans on a tour at AT&T Stadium. One soaked-in-fandom Falcons supporter couldn’t help but shout, “Come to the Falcons!” to him.
In a playful yet telling response, Parsons made a ‘call me’ gesture while munching on some nachos. This little interaction definitely caught the eye of onlookers.
As the game wore on, Parsons’ enthusiasm—or lack thereof—became more evident. Reports noted that during the third quarter, he was seen lying on a massage table right there on the sidelines. Just a glimpse into the Cowboys’ current state it seems!
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer didn’t seem too worried though. He told reporters after the game that he still trusts Parsons will suit up for Dallas come Week 1.
It’s worth noting that Parsons requested a trade earlier on August 1 and has been absent from practice through most of training camp, allegedly sticking to the sidelines due to a back issue. Tensions between him and the Cowboys’ management have escalated, especially over the last few days.
Despite Parsons remaining somewhat tight-lipped about the matter, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t quite shying away from the spotlight. On multiple occasions, he’s emphasized what he believes his star player should do, pointing fingers at Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta. He suggested that Mulugheta rejected a verbal agreement between Jones and Parsons, which sure doesn’t help in keeping things cool.
Jones even complained about the negotiation process, voicing dissatisfaction over the entire idea of having an agent represent a player.
Moreover, he shot down any possibilities of trading Parsons and mentioned he might resort to franchise-tagging him once his rookie deal wraps up, potentially keeping him with Dallas for another three years.
All this back-and-forth doesn’t appear to be winning over Parsons. He has started erasing mentions of the Cowboys from his social media accounts, sticking the cherry on top of this brewing situationship by teasing interest in trades even while still on his home soil.
The spark igniting the flurry of rumors is a potential contract that could become the biggest deal in NFL history for a non-quarterback. Though Jones claims to have offered substantial guaranteed money, that might’ve been reflected earlier this year when standout Nick Bosa held the record at $88 million and T.J. Watt became the new standard with $108 million just last month.
With Parsons’ track record, boasting four Pro Bowls in his first four seasons and at a ripe age of 26, it’s easy to see why he’s aiming high.
