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NFL insider Jon Machota reported Wednesday that Micah Parsons may be rethinking his contract stance. Back in December, Parsons said he didn\u2019t need $40 million per year, but since then, new deals for Maxx Crosby ($35.5M\/year) and Myles Garrett ($40M\/year) have reshaped the market for top edge rushers.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n Parsons addressed the situation Tuesday night at a Cowboys charity event. He said that he might not take part in on-field work much this offseason without a contract extension. He further added a deal needs to be in place before training camp, as he doesn\u2019t want to get off to a slow start in 2025.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n \u201cI mean, it\u2019s extremely important [to complete a deal by camp],\u201d Parsons said via The Athletic\u2019s Jon Machota. \u201cYou really see a lot of players struggle when guys aren\u2019t participating in camp and they get off to slow starts. I don\u2019t want to get off to a slow start.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor<\/a> for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The 25-year-old has joined most voluntary team activities so far, citing the need to learn new coordinator Matt Eberflus\u2019 system.<\/p>\n Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke earlier, saying a deal is \u201cclose,\u201d but admitted he doesn\u2019t have full confidence it will be completed before camp. Jones added that he expects Micah Parsons<\/a> to grow into more of a leadership role.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Myles Garrett<\/a>\u2019s deal has raised the bar. The Browns edge rusher signed a four-year, $160 million extension with $122.8 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history, per The Associated Press. That contract may now become the baseline in talks with Parsons.<\/p>\n Parsons, a two-time All-Pro, has 40.5 sacks in three seasons. While a deal has not yet been finalized, all signs point to it being a top priority before training camp.<\/p>\n Micah Parsons is preparing for the final season of his rookie contract and discussions over an extension with Dallas continue. Per a report released from Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News last month, Parsons is expected to seek a contract worth $200M. His reported target would surpass the $160M deal signed by Garrett. It would also exceed Ja\u2019Marr Chase<\/a>\u2019s average salary of $40.25M, the current highest among non-QBs.<\/p>\n The Cowboys have not yet finalized a deal, though team owner Jones has indicated that talks are ongoing. If an agreement is reached at or near Parsons\u2019 reported ask, he\u2019d become the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history.<\/p>\n![\"march](\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\"){kind=logo}
<\/p>\n<\/div>\nMicah Parsons eyes record $200M deal as Cowboys contract talks continue<\/h2>\n