Micah Parsons will be eligible for a contract extension after this season. The Dallas Cowboys drafted him with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he has developed into one of the best defensive players in the league.
Many expect Parsons to become the highest-paid defensive player in the league with his new extension. There are many rumors about the Cowboys potentially trading him away, as they might not be able to afford his next contract. However, the three-time Pro Bowler wants to stay in Dallas.
Micah Parsons Talks About Contract Extension With Cowboys
Parsons knows his value, but he wants to continue playing for the Cowboys, even if it costs him some money. The star linebacker is willing to take a discount to ensure that the team can build a Super Bowl-contending roster around him.
“It would be nice to be surrounded by good players,” said Parsons, per Cowboys insider Jon Machota. “Players are going to help you win championships. I want to keep as many guys as possible… I don’t need $40 million per year. I need to be somewhere where I can have a lake house.”
Nick Bosa is currently the league’s highest-paid defensive player, and his annual average salary is $34 million. In recent years, the Cowboys have paid top-of-the-market money to Dak Prescott, Trevon Diggs, and CeeDee Lamb, so it will be tough for the team to offer Parsons a better deal than Bosa got from the San Francisco 49ers.
Since Parsons does not wish to receive an outlandish amount of money with his potential extension, it makes the job relatively easier for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones knows how great a player the 25-year-old already is; he should strike down a deal before training camp next year to avoid overpaying.
Parsons Will Not Hold Out in the Offseason
Although Parsons has expressed his desire to negotiate a deal before next year’s training camp, he will not hold out in case an agreement is not reached.
“I think I’ll still be around,” said Parsons. “I don’t know what the coaching is going to be like. At some point, if I got to learn a new scheme. I would love to have (Mike) Zimmer back. … He has done a tremendous job. I would love to have him back.”
He added, “But if they do change or he just feels like he’s ready to go with the horses, I got to learn a new scheme. I got to be around guys. … There’s a chemistry part. … I still gotta be there for that part.”
Micah Parsons responds to latest trade rumors:
'We're gonna figure out a way for me to be a Cowboy for life.'
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The Cowboys are 6-8 and will likely miss the playoffs, which has forced the fans to ask for ownership to replace Mike McCarthy. However, Jones has hinted that the franchise could be willing to offer an extension to McCarthy.
Based on résumés, not many good candidates are in the upcoming coaching cycle. Since Bill Belichick has already accepted the head coach position at North Carolina, the Cowboys could continue with McCarthy and his staff for another year.