Dallas Cowboys fans didn't want to believe it would reach this point, but Jerry Jones is simply too committed to the bit to consider the future of the franchise he claims to love.
Micah Parsons has officially requested to be traded from the Cowboys. Parsons penned a lengthy statement that he shared on Twitter (or X) in which he declared "I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys." Parsons claims to have personally submitted the request to team EVP Stephen Jones.
So, where do the Cowboys go from here? According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the team has no intention of trading Parsons. That is no surprise, but Russini noted that teams will be calling Dallas today to check on Parsons' availability.
Micah Parsons officially requests a trade from the Dallas Cowboys
It goes without saying that Parsons would command a king's ransom package. The bidding should start at two first-round picks, but again it is hard to envision the Cowboys honoring his request.
Parsons is under contract for the 2025 season on his fifth-year option and Dallas has the power to use the franchise tag on him in 2025 if it comes to that.
Look no further than Myles Garrett's trade request earlier this offseason. Like Parsons, Garrett released an official statement that he wanted out of Cleveland. The saga resolved itself within a matter of weeks after the Browns front office offered Garrett $40 million per year and $88.8 million fully guaranteed. This could have a similar outcome.
The fact it's gotten to this point, though, is incomprehensible. Extending one of the best football players on the planet to a second contract should be the easiest thing a franchise can do. The Cowboys, though, are a clown show whose actions have proved time and time again that they do not prioritize winning at the highest level.