Dallas Cowboys should reward Micah Parsons' sign of good faith

Micah Parsons is handling his contract negotiation with pure class, which should be rewarded by the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Micah Parsons showed up early for Dallas Cowboys minicamp as he and Trevon Diggs were seen at The Star on Monday.

This is excellent news for both players, but for different reasons. Diggs is rehabbing a knee injury and has done so away from the team. His arrival suggests there are no hard feelings between the two sides.

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As for Parsons, he’s heading into the final year of his current deal and desires a new contract. The Cowboys have been slow in negotiations (again) but Parsons’ arrival proves he has faith that it will all work out.

Instead of dragging out the negotiations, Jerry and Stephen Jones should be rewarding their star player for showing good faith, especially since other superstar pass rushers aren’t doing so.

Ian Rapoport reported that Pittsburgh Steelers star TJ Watt isn’t in attendance as his team opens minicamp.

The #Steelers All-Pro edge TJ Watt, seeking a new deal, is not in attendance at mandatory minicamp, per me and @MikeGarafolo. No progress on a long-term deal. pic.twitter.com/YhF1wEtwQW

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 10, 2025

The same is true for Trey Hendrickson, who isn’t attending the Cincinnati Bengals mandatory camp.

No one should knock Watt or Hendrickson for their stance, especially Dallas fans. Oftentimes, it’s the only way to get the team to find some urgency, which was proven during CeeDee Lamb’s negotiations last year.

That said, Parsons — who is often unfairly criticized — is putting the team first. Hopefully, the Jones family uses that as a reason for urgency.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the New York Giants | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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