Cowboys' star edge rusher Micah Parsons says he requested trade, 'no longer' wants to be in Dallas

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After months of stalled negotiations, Micah Parsons has officially requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys.

The perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate said in a statement posted to social media that he "no longer want[s] to be" in Dallas.

In the post on X, Parsons discussed the situation at length. He titled the post, "Thank You Dallas."

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Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

"Yes I wanted to be here. I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboy and wear the star on my helmet. I wanted to play in front of the best fans in sports and make this Americas [sic] team once again. The team my pops and I grew up cheering for way up in Harrisburg, PA. Unfortunately, I no longer want to be here," Parsons began.

"I no longer want to 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 no longer want narratives created and spread to the media about me. I had purposely stayed quiet in hopes of getting something done."

Parsons then went on about how he aimed to get an extension after his third season, but the team was not interested.

"I was ok with that, didn’t complain and focused on the 2024 season," Parsons said.

Parsons then said he