Micah Parsons Requests Trade from Dallas Cowboys Over Contract Dispute | Sports News

Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons has formally requested a trade, citing frustrations over contract negotiations. Parsons announced on social media that he has personally submitted his trade request to team executive Stephen Jones, expressing disappointment over the ongoing contract talks and the closed-door negotiation process without his agent present. He conveyed his desire to remain a Cowboy and his passion for the team and its passionate fanbase, but emphasized his unwillingness to continue under current conditions, including being subjected to media narratives and injury criticism. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed the situation publicly, reassuring fans that there’s no cause for concern and claiming that the team has offered Parsons a lucrative contract package, asserting that Parsons declined the offer. Contrary to Jones’s statements, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Cowboys have not yet made any formal contract proposal to Parsons, who is in the final year of his rookie deal earning $24 million this season. Parsons is reportedly seeking a salary exceeding $40 million annually, reflecting his rising value and performance as a four-time Pro Bowler. The ...