NFL Rumors: Micah Parsons, Cowboys Haven't Had 'Meaningful' Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys star edge-rusher Micah Parsons is in line for a major contract extension this offseason, but it sounds like there hasn’t been much progress toward securing his big payday.

Jane Slater of NFL Network reported that not only is Parsons’ contract extension not done, but two sources also said “meaningful talks haven’t even begun yet” between him and the Cowboys.

Slater’s report refutes a previous report from Mike Leslie of WFAA, who stated on Tuesday that Parsons and the Cowboys “have held discussions about a long-term contract extension,” and team owner Jerry Jones “called Parsons to The Star on Tuesday to discuss a potential deal in further detail.” Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr. supported Slater’s report, stating that her information was the “same word I got.”

Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase signed a contract extension earlier this week that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with an average annual salary of $40.25 million. Cleveland Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett and Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end also signed massive contract extensions this offseason, so it can be expected that Parsons’ impending deal will exceed what those players received from their respective teams.

That puts the Cowboys in a tough situation, as they already have significant money tied to star quarterback Dak Prescott and star receiver CeeDee Lamb. An extension for Parsons could further handicap the team’s ability to improve other areas of the roster.

However, it appears that Parsons’ deal isn’t a priority for Dallas at the moment, and the team could run into a situation where its star sack artist grows unhappy with the slow-moving negotiations.