Micah Parsons' trade request and his future with the Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys training camp began last week with Pro Bowl pass rusher Micah Parsons reporting to camp but not participating, as he awaited a contract extension.

Last season, quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb didn't get their respective new deals done until close to the season, so many assumed Parsons' situation would follow suit. However, on Friday, Parsons posted on social media that he is requesting a trade.

"I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys," he wrote. "My trade request has been submitted to Stephen Jones personally."

ESPN NFL reporters Todd Archer and Jeremy Fowler break down how we got here, what it means and what's next for Parsons and…