Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones makes a bold move to block Micah Parsons trade exit | NFL News
Micah Parsons, the star pass rusher for the Dallas Cowboys, is in a serious fight over his new contract. On August 23, 2025 (today), former NFL general manager Doug Whaley, now in the UFL, said he doesn’t think the fight will end with Parsons being traded. While Parsons and the Cowboys argue about money, Whaley believes a big deal will bring them back together.
Doug Whaley says Micah Parsons will stay with Dallas Cowboys despite contract fight
Doug Whaley, who led the Buffalo Bills from 2013 to 2017, told TMZ Sports that even though things look messy right now, he can’t see owner Jerry Jones sending Parsons away. Whaley reminded us of other scary talks in the past like when the Browns talked with Myles Garrett or the Steelers with T.J. Watt, but in both cases, deals were made and the players stayed.Whaley said: “Guess what gets everybody on the same page? The dollars.” That means, both sides spoke about serious money. He also pointed out that Jones claimed he already offered a deal that would make Parsons the most-paid player in the NFL outside of quarterbacks.
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Dallas Cowboys push back after Micah Parsons demands trade
On August 1, 2025, Micah Parsons sent in a trade request. He said he wanted a long-term deal after the 2023 season, but the Cowboys didn’t talk with his agent for a long time. Parsons said he felt ignored and hurt by the team.Now 26, and a four-time Pro Bowler with over 52 sacks in four seasons, Parsons said he no longer wants to be part of the team he grew up loving. The Cowboys, of course, say the talk of a trade is nonsense. Owner Jerry Jones even called it “BS” and said he plans to keep Parsons. The team also has the option to tag him through 2027. That means Parsons’ standoff may stretch into the season, testing patience on both sides. Still, history shows star pass rushers rarely leave when money finally talks.
