Micah Parsons Trade Request Intensifies Drama with Dallas Cowboys

Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys' star pass rusher, announced that he has asked the team to trade him, citing a contentious contract negotiation process without his agent's involvement. Parsons, a Pro Bowl selection in each of his four NFL seasons, had met with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in March but felt that the team had not engaged in formal negotiations. The Cowboys have declined to comment on the situation, while sources believe it's unlikely they will trade the 26-year-old, who is set to make just over $24 million this season.

Key Takeaways:

Micah Parsons, the Cowboys' star pass rusher, has requested a trade citing a contentious contract negotiation process.
Parsons claims that the team has tried to deal directly with him without the involvement of his agent, David Mulugheta.
Parsons had met with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in March, but felt that the team had not engaged in formal negotiations.
The Cowboys have declined to comment on the situation, while sources believe it's unlikely they will trade Parsons, who is set to make just over $24 million this season.
Parsons is eligible for unrestricted free agency next offseason, but the Cowboys could use their franchise player tag on him.
The Cowboys have a history of signing star players to lucrative contracts, including CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott.
Parsons's next deal could surpass the value of T.J. Watt's extension, which included $108 million in fully guaranteed money.

Statistics:

Parsons has amassed 52.5 sacks in his four seasons.
He is a two-time all-pro choice and was the NFL's defensive rookie of the year in 2021.
Parsons is set to make just over $24 million this season, although this figure could be reduced to $21.3 million if he is considered a defensive end rather than a linebacker.

Sources:

Mark Maske, [No date mentioned](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09/01/micah-parsons-trade-request-dallas-cowboys/)