Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, ESPN’s Adam Schefter sparked speculation by suggesting that teams were discussing the availability of Micah Parsons. With the Dallas Cowboys sitting at 3-5 and Dak Prescott sidelined by a hamstring injury, many believed they might look to gather draft picks for a rebuild.
However, that wasn’t the case. Instead, the Cowboys sent a mid-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo. As for their veterans, no moves were made — and according to Jerry Jones, there were never any discussions about trading Parsons.
During his appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Jones firmly denied any talk of trading the star linebacker. He went even further, insisting that he and his son, Stephen Jones, have never once considered the idea of Parsons playing anywhere other than Dallas.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones when asked on @1053thefan if there was ever any talk about trading DE Micah Parsons:
“No. Absolutely not. We want Micah Parsons. He’s integral to our future. We (Jerry, Stephen Jones, Will McClay) haven’t had one conversation ever about not having Micah…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 8, 2024
Yet, these words may be tested in the upcoming offseason. Parsons will soon be eligible for a new contract, and Jones has struggled with timely negotiations for top players recently. Securing Parsons could prove especially challenging, as he’s likely to demand a record-breaking deal for a defender.
Micah Parsons has been one of the NFL’s top pass rushers since his rookie season. Now in his fourth year, he’s managed just one sack and has missed four games with an ankle injury. The Cowboys’ defense has struggled to generate consistent pressure in his absence, and they’re eagerly hoping for his return soon.
