Micah Parsons says Cowboys not signing him to extension already will 'cost them more' eventually
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons attended the team's mandatory minicamp despite not securing a new contract extension. Parsons, who skipped voluntary OTAs, believes that team owner Jerry Jones would have saved money had he extended his contract earlier. Parsons is competing with fellow pass rushers Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. While Parsons claims there was a handshake agreement with Jones, no formal contract details were finalized. Myles Garrett currently holds the record for the highest-paid pass rusher, with Ja'Marr Chase recently surpassing him. Parsons, set to earn $24 million this season after the Cowboys picked up his fifth-year option, aims to finalize a deal before training camp on July 21. If no agreement is reached, Parsons will report to camp but not practice. He boasts an impressive career, averaging 14 sacks per season and earning multiple All-Pro honors.
Originally by Ian Casselberryon June 13, 2025
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