Jerry Jones downplays Micah Parsons’ bombshell and Cowboys fans erupt

The calm at the Dallas Cowboys training camp shattered quickly. Micah Parsons, the star linebacker and face of the team’s defense, publicly announced he has requested a trade. After six months of fruitless talks, Parsons posted on X that he “did everything possible to stay.” However, the lack of communication and Jerry Jones’ unwillingness to negotiate with his agent pushed him to make a drastic decision.

The news hit Cowboys fans hard. According to Marca, Jerry Jones, the team’s owner, responded with a coldness that left many stunned. “Don’t lose sleep over it,” he said from training camp, brushing off Parsons’ trade request. For Jerry Jones, this is just part of the process. “This is a negotiation,” he stated, adding that he’s not seriously considering trading Parsons.

Controversy on the field

But Jerry Jones didn’t stop there. In a comment that’s already stirring controversy, he said, “Micah’s got a bad back… that’s like being traded.” Though said casually, the remark was interpreted as a way to devalue the player during a critical negotiation phase, potentially straining the relationship even further.

Micah Parsons is no ordinary player. With 52.5 sacks in four seasons, he’s just 12 away from breaking DeMarcus Ware’s all-time record with the Cowboys. He’s also been a Defensive Player of the Year finalist three years in a row and is widely regarded as one of the most dominant defenders in the NFL. Even with an ankle injury in 2024, he maintained elite performance—making Jerry Jones’ dismissive attitude all the more frustrating for fans.

The fans want Micah

In fact, the fans made their voices heard. At training camp, chants of “Pay Micah Parsons!” rang out, adding pressure on Jerry Jones. Signs calling for his retention popped up everywhere. Inside the locker room, support is clear. CeeDee Lamb posted on social media: “Just pay him what he deserves. No need for drama.” Coach Brian Schottenheimer also expressed hope to have Parsons on the field for kickoff, though he admitted, “When business gets resolved, it gets resolved.”

Cowboys fans giving Jerry Jones an earful: “Let’s pay Micah!” pic.twitter.com/YjColpP1Cd

— Jeff Kolb (@JeffKolbFOX4) August 2, 2025

Jerry Jones is known for negotiating until the last minute. As previously mentioned, he did it with Prescott and Lamb, sealing deals just hours before the season opener. But this time, things feel different. Micah Parsons didn’t just express frustration—he posted an emotional farewell, saying he wanted to restore the Dallas Cowboys’ status as “America’s Team.”

Meanwhile, rumors about a possible destination for Micah Parsons are already swirling. The Raiders, with projected cap space in 2026, are seen as a viable option. And while Jerry Jones tries to keep his cool, the pressure is mounting.

 

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