Jerry Jones Confirms No Communication with Micah Parsons Following Trade Request

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones confirmed Tuesday that he has not had any communication with star defensive end Micah Parsons since Parsons made a public trade request last week.

This revelation came during a media session following a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, marking Jones' second press interaction in four days since Parsons expressed his frustrations on social media regarding stalled contract extension negotiations.

When questioned about his confidence in Parsons being ready for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4, Jones replied bluntly, "Again, no. Absolutely not. A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that?"

Jones reiterated that the Cowboys have not been in direct contact with Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, and characterized the delay in negotiations as typical. "There's points of varying degrees of influencing not having something done, but nothing that I would say is out of the ordinary," he stated.

Despite the ongoing situation, Parsons has remained at training camp, although he has not participated due to a sore back. On Tuesday, he was seen conversing with teammates and former players, including Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs and Rams wide receiver Davante Adams.

Jones acknowledged Parsons' presence at practice, noting, "I did notice him, but there's 200 players out here, and a lot of good ones, and so that's really what you're dealing with." He emphasized the crowded environment, suggesting that attention is divided among many players.

Earlier discussions between Jones and Parsons regarding a potential contract extension have been contentious. The proposed deal would likely make Parsons the highest-paid defender in NFL history. However, Parsons has disputed the nature of those conversations as he enters the final season of his five-year rookie contract, with the possibility of being franchise-tagged in 2026 if no extension is reached.

"There is no question that in the case of the player contract, you have to have it in writing," Jones remarked. "All parties do. Do we have a contract in writing? Yet we're still talking about renegotiating. So, so much for that."

Despite the challenges, Jones remains optimistic about reaching a resolution that satisfies both Parsons and the Cowboys. "Our future is a challenge, and I'm built for it, and he's built for it," he concluded.