As the Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys contract saga drags on, the latest update raises further concern about his availability for the team's 2025 NFL season open

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones claims that Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons reneged on a "handshake" agreement they made in March about a contract extension. His repeated insistence that he thought he had a deal contradicts his statements at the NFL annual meeting held March 30 to April 2.

Via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com, reporters sought comment from Parsons after practice on Wednesday. Said Parsons: “ My mouth is closed .” He has not rescinded or revised his trade request. Presumably, it still stands.

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On Wednesday, after the second-to-last practice session in California, Parsons remained shut when reporters asked questions to him. Meanwhile, Jones had a lot to say, one of which confirms that he expects Parsons to play in Week 1. When the reporter asked the owner if there is any deadline to sign him to an extension, Jones said:

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons demanded a trade amid his tense contract negotiations with the team.

With the Dallas Cowboys' season opener just a few weeks away, Jerry Jones gave a blunt response when discussing Micah Parsons' availability come Week 1.

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