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For the second consecutive year, the Dallas Cowboys' free agency has left many scratching their heads. Media and fans alike view the team's moves with growing bewilderment. Some are considered great successes, while others raise deep doubts, the lack of negotiations with star player Micah Parsons being among the latter.
The Cowboys' offseason is a tangled mix of hits and misses. Among the successes are the contract extension for Osa Odighizuwa and the gs of Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams. On the other hand, fans are still trying to make sense of the departure of QB2 Cooper Rush.
This Sunday, Stephen Jones tried to calm the fans, assuring them, "We're not done yet. We still have some things that are outstanding that we're trying to get done." However, when it came to Parsons, the Cowboys' executive vice president fell far short of calming the fans' nerves.
What's going on with Micah Parsons?
In an interview with Jon Machota of The Athletic, Jones unsuccessfully attempted to clarify their stand in the negotiations with Parsons. "Some guys want to visit, and some guys don't want to visit about their money," the Cowboys EVP began.
He assured the front office respect both approaches and asserted that if the players want to talk to them, "We have an open-door policy. Whether it's Jerry [Jones] or myself." As for the star linebacker, Jones confirmed Machota, "Micah likes to visit, so that's a good thing."
Jones's gibberish lends itself to multiple interpretations; However, the Cowboys' EVP closed the interview on an optimistic note. "We have a great working relationship with Micah. Think the world of him. We've had good visits with him. Feel good about where we're headed," he stated, without really clarifying where they stand.
Parsons' contract
The Penn State product is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. Parsons pocketed $17.1 million over the first four years of the deal and is scheduled to earn $24 million now that the Cowboys have exercised the fifth option year of the agreement.
Some reports indicate that Parsons is seeking a multi-year deal worth more than $200 million, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Dallas has to crunch some serious numbers before sitting at the negotiating table, but time is ticking, as, starting today, Micah Parsons is a hot commodity.