Cowboys star Micah Parsons names wants historic payday before signing Dallas contract extension

Cowboys star Micah Parsons names wants historic payday before signing Dallas contract extension

Now that the market for non-quarterback NFL players has been essentially re-set thanks to mᴀssive contracts signed over the offseason, impending free agents are hoping to cash in at the right time.

Just within the past few weeks, major paydays have been given out to pᴀss rusher Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns – as well as Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver duo Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase.

Now, with those big contracts already settled, those who are set to be free agents but haven’t inked new deals are looking to be well compensated for the years to come.

Right atop that list is Micah Parsons. The Dallas Cowboys pᴀss rusher is still on his rookie deal and is hoping to cash in on his success.

It seems like that’s exactly what he’s going to be getting.

According to a report from the Dallas Morning News, Parsons is seeking a contract in the range of $200million in total pay.

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons is looking for a contract in the $200million range

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons is looking for a contract in the $200million range

With other big free agents hitting the market, Dallas will have to time Parsons' deal just right

With other big free agents hitting the market, Dallas will have to time Parsons’ deal just right

If he gets that, it would be the largest contract for a non-quarterback in NFL history.

Team officials have reportedly met with Parsons’ agent at the combine for preliminary discussions, but they haven’t spoken in the few weeks since. Jerry Jones has also spoken with the player directly about a future deal.

For reference, Garrett’s contract – the current holder for largest in the NFL for a defensive player – clocks in a $160million over four years.

Chase’s $161m contract just beats that out for the biggest deal for a non-quarterback. 

Surprisingly for the Cowboys, time is actually of the essence here. If Parsons believes that he is by far the best defensive player in the league (which, he’s at least in the conversation for) then Dallas would most likely want to get him signed before other defensive free agents.

That includes Pittsburgh Steelers pᴀss rusher TJ Watt – who is also set for a major payday and could push Parsons’ asking price higher if he gets signed earlier than the Cowboys’ man.

In all four of his NFL seasons, Parsons – the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year and three-time All-Pro selection – has hit at least 12 sacks for a total of 52.5 across all 63 games played.

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