FRISCO, TX — The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a landmark 6-year, $150 million contract extension for All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons that will reset the defensive market and cement America’s Team as an NFC powerhouse, multiple league sources confirmed Thursday.

The Record-Shattering Deal

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💰 Out clauses: Allows Parsons to renegotiate after 3 years

“This isn’t just a contract—it’s the foundation of our next Super Bowl run,” a Cowboys executive told ESPN.

Why Parsons is Worth Every Penny

The 25-year-old has redefined defensive play since 2021:
✅ 42.5 sacks in first 3 seasons (NFL record for LBs)
✅ 97 QB hits (1st among all defenders since debut)
✅ 3 straight All-Pro selections
✅ 27% pass-rush win rate (higher than Myles Garrett)

Advanced metrics show:
• Disrupts 1 of every 8 snaps (NFL best)
• Triple-teamed on 23% of rushes (unprecedented)

Cowboys’ Defensive Dynasty Blueprint

Parsons’ extension triggers domino effect:
1️⃣ Trevon Diggs extension (2025 priority)
2️⃣ Dak Prescott restructure (freeing 18Mcapspace)3®⃣∗∗2025freeagencywarchest∗∗(18Mcapspace)3R◯⃣∗∗2025freeagencywarchest∗∗(60M projected)

“We’re building something historic here,” DC Dan Quinn said during OTAs.

Market Shockwaves

The deal will force rivals to adjust:
• Nick Bosa (49ers) now underpaid at $34M/year
• T.J. Watt (Steelers) may demand renegotiation
• 2025 draft: Edge rushers’ stock skyrockets

Agent reaction: “Micah just gave every elite defender a blank check template.”

Jerry Jones’ Masterstroke

The 81-year-old owner is all-in:
• 2024 cap hit: Backloaded to $12M
• Marketing rights: Parsons gets % of Cowboys merch sales
• Legacy play: Jones’ last chance at dynasty before succession

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