The contract negotiations involving linebacker Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys have become one of the key narratives of the 2025 NFL offseason. Jerry Jones, the team’s owner, is at the forefront of the discussions, but recent developments suggest a less-than-promising outlook.

Parsons is entering the last year of his rookie deal. For nearly a year, Jones and Parsons have been central to a storyline filled with conflicting rumors that persist even now. Recently, Terrence Parsons, Micah’s brother, fueled speculation by sharing on social media about potential progress in talks with the Cowboys. However, NFL insider Jane Slater dispelled that rumor with an update on her X account (formerly Twitter).

The most recent news on the Cowboys and Parsons negotiations states: “Regarding Micah Parsons, there are no significant updates. While Jerry (Jones) and Micah (Parsons) have had numerous discussions this offseason, claiming that a contract proposal has been made to his representatives would be incorrect. I’ve been informed that there was an initial meeting at the combine with his team, but nothing substantial has happened since. His team is prepared to negotiate whenever Dallas is ready,” reported Slater.

The message is clear. Despite the buzz, no proposal has been presented to Parsons by Jones. Many anticipated that the Dallas team would renew his contract during the offseason, but fans must continue to wait for a resolution. Concerning Parsons’ status with the Cowboys, in 2024, the team exercised Parsons’ fifth-year option.

This action delayed contract discussions until now. Furthermore, the expenses have escalated due to evolving salary benchmarks for players in Parsons’ position. Dallas must act promptly to ensure the retention of one of its most crucial players before his market value escalates even more.