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The Dallas Cowboys offseason circus just got louder. ESPN insider Adam Schefter says Micah Parsons and Dallas are headed for a split, and it may happen sooner than most fans expected. His report comes at a time when talk of Parsons considering drastic measures to push the front office has already stirred frustration among fans.
Schefter made his point on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike.
“Today I feel comfortable saying I don’t think he’ll finish his career in Dallas,” he said. “The way things have gotten this offseason, the way people are talking, the way things sound, yeah, I would think that there is a real possibility that this potentially could be the last year for Micah in Dallas.”
That’s a gut punch for Cowboys Nation. But Schefter also reminded everyone that this is nothing new. Dallas feeds on drama, and Jerry Jones seems to welcome it.
Parsons has refused to take part in training camp. The standoff with the team keeps dragging, and trade rumors are picking up steam. Schefter explained that unless Dallas suddenly makes Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, the relationship looks bad.
“There’s zero indication that’s going to happen,” he said. “It sounds like the two sides are headed towards a divorce at some time.”
.@AdamSchefter is breaking down everything happening between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons. He says he’s comfortable stating that Micah will NOT finish his career in Dallas — and if he does play this season there, it could be his last.
🔊📺: @UnSportsESPN with @EvCoRadio… https://t.co/zXRQIGNrHh pic.twitter.com/Orqqm1dHfh
— ESPN Radio (@ESPNRadio) August 19, 2025
The linebacker has been pushing for a long-term deal since 2023. Dallas exercised his fifth-year option this offseason, and with the franchise tag in their pocket until 2028, the team holds most of the leverage. But Micah Parsons’ decision to hold out raises the stakes, forcing Dallas to weigh whether it can risk letting this drag into the season.
This isn’t just another offseason headline. Parsons is the face of the defense and one of the most dominant players in the league. Losing him would be a seismic shift for a team that believes it can compete for a Super Bowl.
And while Dallas plays hardball, other teams are already circling. Reports even suggest the Packers floated a massive trade package for Parsons, a sign of how quickly this situation could escalate if Jones doesn’t act.
