Had Micah Parsons not missed 4 video games this season resulting from harm, he would simply be a finalist for Defensive Participant of the 12 months – once more.
In every of his first 4 seasons, together with on this injury-riddled season, the Dallas Cowboys stalwart move rusher has recorded a dozen sacks. He completed second, second and third within the Defensive Participant of the 12 months voting in every of his first three years.
His 52.5 profession sacks are the sixth-most by any participant in his first 4 seasons. It’s secure to say, he deserves to interrupt the financial institution.
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Micah Parsons, #11 of the Dallas Cowboys, reacts in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Monetary Subject on Nov. 5, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Photos)
Parsons was eligible for a contract extension final 12 months however by no means obtained one. Now, he’s coming into his fifth season (clearly, Dallas exercised his fifth-year possibility), however with out a contract this time subsequent 12 months, he could be a candidate for the franchise tag.
Parsons has stated he desires to be a Cowboy for all times, maybe dropping some leverage on the negotiating desk. He even admitted he doesn’t have to be the highest-paid defensive participant ever.
However, he does need to be paid, and with out a contract, he stated he can be restricted at coaching camp this 12 months.
“I believe I’ll report, as a result of on the finish of the day, with the entire new coaches, issues like that, you should be across the guys, they want a voice. I believe I’ll be there,” Parsons stated in a latest interview with Fox Information Digital. “Will I be doing actions? In all probability not.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, #11, walks on the sector earlier than the sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Photos)
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“I need to be sure that I’m doing what I must do to respect my future, however I don’t consider in punishing the crew. I need to be round my guys, ensuring we’re main and trending in the suitable route of the place we need to be.”
Nick Bosa’s $170 million is at present probably the most cash ever given to a non-quarterback. Nevertheless, for reference, Von Miller obtained $120 million on the age of 32 – Parsons is simply 25. Sandwiched between them are Chris Jones at simply shy of $159 million (aged 29 when he signed), Josh Hines-Allen, who inked a $141.25 million deal at age 25, and the $141 million deal Brian Burns signed this previous offseason, additionally at 25 years younger.
Jerry Jones has stated he has zero plans to commerce Micah Parsons. Nevertheless, it might want some exploration, contemplating Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are already combining for over 45% of the crew’s wage cap.
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Parsons can be a $24 million cap hit in 2025, which means their three largest stars will account for roughly 54% of their cap. One figures he desires much more cash than that. It’s secure to say, they have to be artistic in the event that they need to retain their star defender.
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