Jerry Jones says Cowboys extension with Micah Parsons ‘not urgent at all’

The Cowboys aren’t in a hurry to extend Micah Parsons.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons meets with owner Jerry Jones and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys fans might be feeling some déjà vu this offseason.

The Cowboys front office took as long as possible to work out extensions for Dak Prescott at CeeDee Lamb in 2024, and they’re ready to do the same thing with Micah Parsons. Jerry Jones is even making the same comments that brought backlash during Lamb’s extension.

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Jones infamously said there was no urgency to get Lamb the contract he deserved, which not only upset the player, but kept him away from the team longer since he was in the midst of a holdout. Now with Parsons, Jones once again fanned the flames saying he doesn’t view the extension as “urgent, at all.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Micah Parsons’ contract situation: “I don’t view it as urgent, at all.”

On waiting: “I’d rather pay more and get it right.” pic.twitter.com/03clUppLS5

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Jones tried to salvage his comments by saying he would rather “pay more to get it right,” but that’s not the image being portrayed to the players. Especially when Jones uses the large contracts as excuses to avoid making moves in free agency.

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

Technically Jones does pay more thanks to his strategy, but that’s because he allows other teams to reset the market as he kicks the can down the road.

That happened again this offseason with the Cleveland Browns giving Myles Garrett a contract worth $40 million per season, which is the new starting point for Parsons.

The Cowboys are reportedly ready to make a similar offer, which they need to make a priority. Otherwise, another team could jump the line and cause Jones to pay even more.

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