Things have gotten real bad between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys, with reports the NFL star might consider requesting a trade from the franchise.
NYT reporter Dianna Russini posted a devastating update for Cowboys fans August 1, writing the relationship, "has deteriorated to the point where the star pass rusher is considering drastic measures which could include a trade request or even a declaration that he is severing his relationship with the team."
Russini cites multiple sources around the league who are familiar with the situation in her reporting.
She adds, "The two sides remain far apart heading into the second week of training camp, and are not currently negotiating."
Of course, a separation between Parsons and the Cowboys would have a massive impact on the team, as he's been with them his entire career. The Cowboys selected Parsons with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 draft.
Tensions have been rising between Parsons and the team over the last few months, it's been reported he's looking a contract extension north of $200 million. If agreed upon, the deal would put Micah ahead of Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, who recently signed a four-year deal worth $160 million.
Not surprisingly, Cowboys' owner, Jerry Jones, has been very outspoken about the negotiations, telling reporters, "Contracts are four, five years, OK? There's a lot of water under the bridge if you step out there and do something in the first two or three… You can get hit by a car, seriously.”
Jones was also quoted saying, "Just because we sign him doesn’t mean we’re gonna have him. He was hurt six games last year. Seriously.” In fact, Parsons had only missed four games because of injury.
If Parsons does go ahead and request a trade from the team it will be a massive storyline across the NFL, with a ton of teams happy to bring him on board.