A Brief History of Cowboys Contract Disputes Amid Micah Parsons, Jerry Jones Drama

As Micah Parsons's contract negotiations drag on, here's a look at some of Jerry Jones and the Cowboys' most infamous contract disputes in the last decade. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons's contract saga feels all too familiar to those used to Dallas owner Jerry Jones's negotiation tactics.

Jones and the Cowboys have built a stubborn reputation out of dragging their feet and playing the waiting game when it comes to extending their biggest stars, and Parsons clearly is no exception. This offseason, the two-time All-Pro is negotiating to become the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback (surpassing Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, who's making $41 million a year), and there's no end in sight with only a few weeks before the start of the 2025 season.