The Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons' discontent has long been brewing thanks to the front office continuing to ignore the obvious. It's as if the Cowboys prefer to watch players sit as prices skyrocket when an extension could easily be done. CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott both serve as the latest example of this. While Jerry Jones is pounding his chest that it always works out and Dallas pays its players, he is ignoring one obvious issue: the Cowboys are paying too much.
All the Cowboys needed to do was pay each of its star players a year earlier, and the demands would be far more reasonable. Even if each player wanted a top-of-the-market contract, it would've been quickly passed in a market that is consistently resetting itself. Parsons is just the latest example of this as the Dallas star continues to go nuclear.
It's as if Jones has goaded the star into his current stance, commenting on Lamb's negotiations in comparison or taking a shot at Parsons' agent. Regardless, the situation continues to turn ugly with Parsons making a recent statement that even Jerry and the Dallas front office aren't going to be able to explain away.
"I'ma win wherever I go."
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 22, 2025
Micah Parsons just dropped this Allen Iverson sound on a new TikTok post with photos of him waving goodbye.
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Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Continues to Go Nuclear After Trade Demand
According to Jordan Schultz, the Dallas star has removed all mention of the team from his social media. This is the ultimate power move in today's age, signaling what Parsons has already told fans and pundits. The pass rusher is ready to find a new home and isn't being quiet about his frustration with the Cowboys.
As if the trade request and social media wipe weren't enough, Parsons doubled down, posting a TikTok of Allen Iverson's iconic sound of "I'ma win wherever I go." This was put over the top of what appears to be Parsons waving goodbye.
Parsons is leaving no question of his current intentions, continuing to push the Cowboys to find a fresh landing spot. For fans, there is every reason for a high level of frustration based on the fact that this is drama that never had to happen. This isn't a contract dispute over wanting more money after signing or Parsons wanting a better chance to win.
This is about a young player who has done everything needed to be rewarded, and the Cowboys continue to refuse to do the obvious. How this is going to end continues to remain a concern in a moment when the Cowboys should be completely focused on the 2025 season.