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The drama in the NFL has already begun with the Dallas Cowboys even before training camp starts.
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spoke to reporters and made some controversial comments that didn’t sit well with star defensive end Micah Parsons.
Jones mentioned that he appreciates Parsons being in camp despite ongoing contract negotiations. However, he also took a jab at Parsons by highlighting his injury history from the previous season.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium Dec. 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
J.J. Watt, a former Houston Texans pass rusher, criticized Jones on social media, which was retweeted by Parsons.
Parsons, the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has established himself as a top edge rusher in the league with impressive stats.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks to the media at a press conference at the Star. (Tim Heitman/Imagn Images)
Given the lucrative contracts of other top defensive players in the league, Parsons is likely seeking a significant pay raise from the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks on the field during the team’s training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 25, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
It will be interesting to see how the Cowboys handle Parsons’ contract situation as the preseason progresses. If a deal isn’t reached, Parsons could become a free agent next year.
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