Jerry Jones Shares He Hasn't Spoken With Micah Parsons Since Trade Request

OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stood yards away from talented edge rusher Micah Parsons during his team’s joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday. However, that relative proximity didn’t lead to an advance in contract talks with the Cowboys' top defensive star. 

Jones shared he has not spoken to Parsons nor started contract negotiations with his agent, David Mulugheta, since he demanded a trade on Friday. He also went on to say that he’s uncertain if Parsons will play in the Cowboys’ season opener against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4, which also serves as the opener to the 2025 NFL regular season.

"No, absolutely not," Jones said. "A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that? I’m just saying, but I’m urgent." 

Jones and a disgruntled Parsons traded jabs over the weekend. Frustrated with the lack of progress on a contract extension, Parsons demanded a trade in a long post on X on Friday. 

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The following day, Jones said he would not trade Parsons and dismissed any concerns about the standoff, telling fans not to lose any sleep over it. 

The Cowboys and Parsons remain at a contract impasse on a contract extension that will likely make the Penn State product the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Parsons, 26, is in the final year of his rookie contract that will pay him $24 million. 

Parsons once again did not practice on Tuesday, continuing his "hold-in." He watched Tuesday's practice with his white No. 11 jersey on and sweats from the sideline. He spent part of practice speaking with former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth, who has served as a