Jerry Jones takes subtle jab at Micah Parsons for skipping practice

Micah Parsons has yet to practice for the Dallas Cowboys during training camp, leading to Jerry Jones sending a jab through the media.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks at training camp opening ceremonies at the River Ridge Fields. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

One week into their 2025 training camp, and the Dallas Cowboys are still without star pass rusher Micah Parsons, who is seeking a contract extension.

Parsons stated back tightness has kept him sidelined, but speculation grows that he’s trying to force Jerry Jones to act. From the way Jones responded to Parsons being absent, it doesn’t sound as though that’s going to work.

Jones, who heard chants of “Pay Micah” this week in Oxnard was asked about his star player. While he said he’s one of their most talented players ever, Jones added that Parsons is already getting paid.

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“He’s getting paid. He gets about 20-some million right now," Jones said. "And that’s a pretty easy $20 million standing there watching practice out there at the same time.”

During our @fox4 interview where Jerry called @MicahhParsons11 “maybe the most talented player we’ve had,” Jones started out with a playful jab for his “hold in” superstar. pic.twitter.com/URFaDnqkqb

— Mike Doocy (@MikeDoocyFox4) July 28, 2025

Jones also stated that Parsons sitting out keeps him from risking an injury, which is a similar approach he used with CeeDee Lamb during negotiations in 2024. While Lamb actually held out, Jones said he felt no urgency since Lamb wouldn’t participate in the preseason anyway.

Lamb recently spoke on the entire situation and said it’s not fun “playing this media game” with Jones.

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Despite the continued backlash from, and frustration voiced by the players, Jones seems intent on operating the same way with Parsons as he did with Lamb.

So buckle up Cowboys fans, we’re just getting started.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson and EDGE Micah Parsons watch from the sidelines at training camp. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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