Cowboys' Jerry Jones Expresses Doubt About Micah Parsons' Week 1 Availability

During Tuesday's training camp session, Jerry Jones addressed questions concerning linebacker Micah Parsons' recent trade request. When asked about Parsons's participation in Week 1 against the Eagles, Jones replied, "Absolutely not," emphasizing the team's sense of urgency to reach an agreement. Jones clarified that contract negotiations with Parsons's representatives have not yet commenced and that he hasn't communicated with the linebacker since the trade request surfaced last week. "I remain eager to resolve this," Jones stated, according to Ed Werder. "Whether we succeed or not depends on negotiations, but the priority is clear." The Cowboys' owner mentioned that despite the lack of talks, he maintains a proactive stance. "We will navigate through this, or we won't," he added, as reported by Jon Machota. Earlier, Jones reassured fans not to worry excessively about the situation. "Don't lose sleep over this," he advised, per Adam Schefter. He viewed Parsons’s trade request as part of the negotiation process, comparing it to typical contract discussions with top players. Jones expressed confidence in a promising future with Parsons, stating, "We see great potential in Micah...