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Jerry Jones uncertain in Parsons playing in 2025 season opener, contract dispute deepens

Micah Parsons' contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys has a new development. On Saturday, Jerry Jones dismissed the trade request as part of negotiation, but said on Tuesday that there has been only silence between the two parties and a lack of confidence in Parsons playing in the season opener on Sept. 4.

Former Penn State football linebacker and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) at training camp at the River Ridge Fields
Former Penn State football linebacker and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) at training camp at the River Ridge Fields | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Defensive end Micah Parsons posted a statement on social media, claiming, "I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys.