The Dallas Cowboys are going into the 2025 season knowing the pressure is on.  Injuries completely derailed their 2024 season, but with CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott on year two of their massive contract extensions, fans expect more.

However, the future of their organization may be in the process of taking a massive hit.

“They’re Not Close” Cowboys Announce Horrible News

In the middle of the 2024 campaign, Micah Parsons stated he would prefer a Cowboys extension to be in place before free agency begins. So far, that has not been the case, and there is no imminent resolution between the team and the player:

Preliminary talks started earlier this month, opening the lines of communication in advance of what will be a massive extension agreement. Parsons recently noted a plan is in place regarding a deal being worked out, with training camp emerging as the new target with respect to a timeline. No progress has been made at this point, however, WFAA’s Ed Werder reports.

The edge rush market was well-known as one to watch in advance of the 2025 offseason, and as expected it has seen upward movement.

Maxx Crosby‘s latest Raiders deal carries an average annual value $35.5MM, a mark which did not last long atop the position’s pecking order. Myles Garrett‘s trade request was rescinded in the wake of his monster extension (four years, $160MM) which was signed days later. Parsons could use those new price points during negotiations once they ramp up.

Here is a look at Parson’s career stats:

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