Micah Parsons trade request: NFL insider reveals what practice absence means for Cowboys star

by: Griffin McVeigh 42 minutes ago griffin_mcveigh

Neither Micah Parsons nor Jerry Jones was present for Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys practice. Speculation began to run rampant on social media, wondering if a deal was close. However, anybody getting their hopes up has since been shut down.

According to WFAA’s Mike Leslie, there is nothing imminent between Parsons and the Cowboys. He got a short, but effective, message from one of his sources inside the Dallas front office.

“From a Cowboys front office source, regarding the apparently coincidental absence of Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones at today’s practice: ‘Nothing going on,’” Leslie said via X.

Earlier on Thursday, NFL Network’s Jane Slater put together a similar report. Slater added that Parsons is still in Onxard despite not being on the practice field. But most importantly, no talks about a contract are currently ongoing.

“Currently being told nothing is happening,” Slater said via X. “Micah Parsons is still at camp and does not appear any talk behind the scenes.”

As of now, we appear to be at a stalemate. Parsons requested a trade and the Cowboys have indicated they have no intention of moving him. At the same time, negotiations on a new deal do not seem to be active, or even in the near future.

Sept. 4 is likely the most important date of them all. Dallas heads up to Philadelphia to face off against the Eagles for the season opener. Parsons holding out of a regular season game would bring a whole new level to the situation. Quite a hefty check would be taken away from the star player.

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