The Dallas Cowboys are doing everything they can to resolve the ongoing drama with star edge rusher Micah Parsons. Parsons is one of the best at his position and is seeking an extension, but team owner Jerry Jones may have complicated matters by attempting to negotiate directly with Parsons instead of his agent.
“The fact that Jerry Jones and the Cowboys believe they can negotiate a 9-figure extension with Micah Parsons without involving his agent says everything about the current state of the franchise. This entire situation is laughable from the Dallas side. It could’ve — and should’ve — been avoided. But instead, the Cowboys operated with pure arrogance, foolishness and stubbornness,” NFL Insider Jordan Schultz posted.
Shortly after this surfaced, Parsons expressed his frustrations clearly by requesting a trade from the Cowboys.
“Still I stayed quiet but again after repeated shots at myself and all the narratives I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys. My trade request has been submitted to Stephen Jones personally,” Parsons posted.
In a potential trade, Parsons could be sent to the young Carolina Panthers.
“The Panthers allowed the most points in an NFL season (534) and could use all the defensive firepower possible. Even after drafting Day 2 pass rushers Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen this April, Parsons would immediately upgrade Carolina’s defense. GM Dan Morgan tried to take some big swings this offseason, ultimately missing out on landing WR DK Metcalf via trade and failing to sign DT Milton Williams, so you could see how a big fish such as Parsons might prompt Morgan to place a call to Dallas,” NFL.com’s Eric Edholm wrote.
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Wherever Parsons ends up, he is expected to command a record-shattering $196 million contract. The Panthers should have the cap space to make it happen, and at the end of the day, Parsons just wants to get paid. He would add to an exciting young defensive line and a promising team. Carolina is on the cusp of becoming a legitimate threat in the NFC South.