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If you’ve been following the Dallas Cowboys closely in recent years, you know that there seems to be at least one issue every summer when it comes to contract negotiations. That’s once again the case for the front office in 2025, this time with pass-rusher Micah Parsons. And now, the latest Jerry Jones quote on Micah Parsons will have Cowboys fans nervous for Week 1.
| NFL Week 1 odds |  |  |  |
| Philly to win | -330 | -330 | -330 |
| Dallas to win | +265 | +265 | +265 |
| Over 48.5 points | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Under 48.5 points | -110 | -110 | -110 |
While speaking in Arlington, Jones said that he’s ‘not confident’ that Parsons will be out on the field on Sept. 4 for the season-opening game against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas is hoping to make a statement in this one, but if Parsons is not available for America’s Team, taking down the reigning Super Bowl champs will be even more difficult for Dallas.
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is not confident Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will be available for the Sept. 4 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Jerry Jones is not confident that Micah Parsons will play against the Eagles in Week 1
“No, absolutely not,” Jones said after a joint practice with Los Angeles via ESPN’s Todd Archer. “A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that?”
Parsons has voiced his displeasure with the Dallas front office. He’s one of the top EDGE players in the NFL and now he’s hoping to get paid like one. Things have gotten so bad between the two sides, Parsons even took to his ‘X’ account to put forth an official trade request out of Dallas.
Plenty of teams have been mentioned as potential trade partners with the Cowboys, but it would of course take multiple first-round picks at a minimum. Jones doesn’t want to trade Parsons, which is understandable. Last season for Dallas, Parsons had 43 total tackles and 12 sacks.
Thus far in his incredible four-year career with the organization, the ex first-round pick has 52.5 sacks. He’s the leader for the Dallas defense, but he has seen other players at his position bring home big contracts and he’s looking for Dallas to reward him for his strong play with a new deal.
Parsons is entering his fifth season in the league, which is why the time is now for an extension to get done. Jones and the Cowboys are ready to make that happen, but negotiations haven’t gone well at all. Leading up to Week 1, Dallas is the underdog against Philly according to the top sports betting sites, holding +265 moneyline NFL odds to win. The Eagles hold -330 odds per the top NFL betting sites.
In order for the Cowboys to have a shot at winning their first game of the year, they’ll need Parsons with his helmet on. Obviously, Dallas’ odds from the sportsbooks for Super Bowl will plummet if Parsons continues to hold out or if he’s traded. Everyone in Dallas is hoping for a resolution to come in soon, but things aren’t looking promising. Jones has even more people worried with his latest update out of camp.
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