Micah Parsons’ Cryptic Message Has Detroit Lions Fans Buzzing

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has ignited a frenzy among Detroit Lions fans with a message interpreted as hinting at a potential future in the Motor City. While not explicitly stating his desire to join the Lions, the implication has been enough to send Lions’ faithful into overdrive envisioning Parsons bolstering their defense.

Parsons is set to play the 2025 season on his fifth-year option, making $24 million. After that season, he’s scheduled to become a free agent, unless he and the Cowboys reach an agreement on a contract extension3. However, the Cowboys have reportedly had “internal discussions” about potentially trading Parsons instead of paying him what he’s worth. This stems from Cowboys COO Stephen Jones stating the team will study the wisdom of having so much money invested in so few players. The Cowboys have a history of letting contract negotiations with star players drag on. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reacted to the Parsons trade rumors by questioning why these discussions happen every offseason.

Parsons’s performance has been stellar, with 52.5 career sacks, clearing double-digits each year to go along with three All-Pro selections and four Pro Bowl nods. He’s also tagged as a defensive end, despite being listed as a linebacker.

While the exact nature of Parsons’s message is unknown, the Cowboys may be unwilling to meet his contract demands, opening the door for another team to acquire him.