Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons may have to take a drastic step to secure the contract he desires before the 2025 season – one similar to what receiver CeeDee Lamb did in 2024.
Lamb held out of the Cowboys’ offseason program and training camp before ultimately landing a lucrative extension.
Now, Parsons faces a comparable situation…
Entering the final year of his rookie deal, Parsons is slated to play on a fifth-year option worth $2.989 million in base salary – a figure that vastly undercuts his value.
Given his production and status as one of the leagueās premier pass rushers, itās unlikely he will settle for that amount.
āI donāt think anyoneās ever underestimated Micahās value in terms of what he can bring,ā Executive Vice President Stephen Jones recently said.
“From the day he walked in the door, heās been one of those [guys who], when heās rolling, itās a problem for the other guys, and they got to find him. They got to figure out how theyāre going to go at him.”
Jones, however, remained vague on the teamās timeline for contract talks.
āI donāt want to get into the details [of] early, late, when all that comes. Too early for any of that, but obviously Micah is an important part of what weāre about,” he added.
The Cowboys have a history of dragging their feet on contract extensions, often waiting until the market is reset – ultimately costing them more in the long run.
Last year, Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott were both left in limbo, with Lamb only signing after Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson signed his record-breaking deal.
If Dallas doesnāt lock in a deal for Parsons before March, they risk being at the mercy of upcoming extensions for elite pass rushers like the Steelers’ T.J. Watt or the Browns’ Myles Garrett (who just requested a trade).
Parsonsā resume speaks for itself. With 52.5 sacks, 112 quarterback hits, and 256 tackles, he has already earned four Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro honors.
Yet, across four seasons, he has made only $17 million – an amount that pales in comparison to his impact.
The Cowboys will have to pay Parsons if they want him on the field in 2025. The sooner they do so, the better it will be for their future. Although, there are some who feel that Parsons might become more trouble than he’s worth.
What is your stance on the situation? … Is Parsons worth breaking the bank for???
