The Micah Parsons-Jerry Jones contract dispute is a never-ending saga and the Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager spoke up about Parsons' agent's role in the debacle.
"Because the in between guy . . . kept me from doing the deal. That's exactly what's happening here," Jones said. "So many times in this industry you have a different agenda going on with agents. A different agenda. They're playing a game. You tell me are agents incentivized to not only get the most for that player, but they're trying to get what? They're trying to get other players."
Jones emphasized that his business dealings come down to face-to-face communication with "the principal," or the player for this matter, not "the attorney," or the agent.
This clip of Jerry Jones explaining the Micah Parsons situation is worth your time:
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 21, 2025
- Offered him the most guaranteed money of any defensive player in NFL history (confirming a @startelegram report from Aug. 3)
- Implies that he is prepared to tag him in ‘26 & ‘27
- Explains… pic.twitter.com/8WsduNSgLx
Parsons claimed that the conversation he and Jones had back in March was not officially about his contract nor did he want it to be the final decision. He requested for the Cowboys to contact his agent, David Mulugheta, to negotiate and finalize the extension. From Jones' perspective, he claimed he doesn't see the need for the middle man, saying he's not an instrumental part of the equation.
"He's not the principal here in any way — in any way. They're in here to make their percentage. They're in here to basically, yes, advise [Parsons]," Jones said. ". . . Come over to the office and I'll show you exactly what I offered [him]. We've got it in the back with [it] all written out, everything to go. Come down and look at that."
Jones essentially confirmed that the framework of the deal discussed in March would guarantee Parsons nearly $40 million annually, around where Myles Garrett's and T.J. Watt's salaries have landed in the past. He also hinted at Dallas planning to tag the defensive end in 2026 and 2027.
"I have agreed to give more money that has ever been given in terms of guaranteed money than anyone ever has as far as a defensive player," Jones said. ". . . [Parsons'] got three years with the Cowboys left. He's got three years."
So while Jones' gripe in this dispute seemingly lies with Mulugheta and not the former Nittany Lion, Parsons and the Cowboys are the ones being hurt as a result. Putting the blame on the agent only goes so far. When Parsons stands to lose over $1.4 million per game he doesn't play this season, has submitted a trade request, and is sparking other teams to try and strike deals with Dallas, we're far beyond needing the extension dealt with, finalized, and signed no matter who's the middle man.