CBS Sports: “I can’t accept $40 [million]” per year again. Cowboys’ favorite LB rejects contract proposal.
Micah Parsons, a linebacker with the Cowboys, said about two weeks ago that, if a player is in the correct environment, there isn’t much of a difference between $30 million and $40 million annually.
He reaffirmed that reality today. By doing this, he further increased the team’s power in his impending contract negotiations.
“I don’t have to be the highest paid defensive player,” he remarked.
They said, “But it would be nice.”
Being surrounded by talented players would be pleasant, Parsons remarked. “I’ll say that players that will help me win championships.” It doesn’t seem like much fun to me to have forty million dollars and get chipped every play and slipped into three or four individuals. Therefore, in my opinion, it’s important to retain those who can have an impact, and it goes without saying that we will get Sam [Williams] and a few other players back. I want to keep as many guys as I can, but we’ll see how it works out. I’m not sure, but they will make the cap function.
So he doesn’t require forty million dollars?
“No, forty is not necessary.”
What about $38 million?
Parsons remarked, “I need to be somewhere where I can have a lake house.” “You never know, it might be a lake house in Lake Tahoe, or it could be anywhere.”
Additionally, he stated that he intends to collaborate with the Cowboys to reach an agreement that permits them to pursue free agency. His 2025 limit of $24 million can be lowered with a long-term agreement the sooner a contract is completed.
Parsons declared, “I want to rejoin this team.” “I want to be here during the off-season. I want these men to be correct. I hope it can be completed as soon as possible so we can start the offseason because I want to take great leaps.
For the Joneses, that is wonderful news. The Cowboys are set to receive a local discount from Parsons after being forced to offer huge contracts to Ezekiel Elliott, CeeDee Lamb, and Dak Prescott (twice) in recent years.
He has the right to do so. However, he’s undervaluing himself, and if he accepts less money and the Cowboys don’t increase their assistance, he might not be happy.
