Dallas Cowboys proprietor and basic supervisor Jerry Jones is uncertain if star edge rusher Micah Parsons will probably be accessible for the crew’s NFL Week 1 matchup towards the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4.
When requested immediately following Tuesday’s joint observe with the Los Angeles Rams, Jones replied: “No, absolutely not. A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that?”
Parsons submitted a commerce request on Friday, which Jones dismissed as a part of the broader negotiations surrounding a possible long-term extension.
Since then, there was no direct communication between Jones and Parsons – though they had been seen just a few yards aside throughout observe.
Asked when negotiations would possibly tackle a better sense of urgency, Jones paused earlier than including: “I’m urgent.”
Parsons is getting into the fifth yr of his rookie deal, throughout which he’s set to earn $21.324 million beneath the crew’s exercised fifth-year choice.
Jones has identified that different star gamers, together with quarterback Dak Prescott and move rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, have beforehand performed out the ultimate yr of their contracts or beneath the franchise tag earlier than ultimately signing long-term offers.
Although Parsons continues to take part in crew walk-throughs, he hasn’t taken half in any observe drills.
During Tuesday’s session, he was seen chatting with former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth, who has served as a mentor determine for Parsons through the years.
He has remained silent publicly since making his commerce demand.
Back in March, Jones indicated he believed either side had reached widespread floor on key phrases – together with contract size, assured cash, and complete worth.
“A hell of a lot more than you think I did,” Jones stated on the time, referencing the provide. He additionally talked about “guaranteeing somebody almost $200 million.”
However, Parsons later requested that each one future negotiations undergo his agent, and discussions have since hit a standstill.
When questioned on whether or not Parsons ought to be the one to reopen traces of communication, Jones responded cryptically:
“Y’all are getting what’s in the mind or what’s in the said. This is a good time. He’s subject matter. What it is is what it is. We’ll work through it, or we will not work through it.”
