The relationship between Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones has deteriorated to the point that the standout pass-rusher has requested a trade. Though Jones has assured Dallas Cowboys fans that they need not lose any sleep over the situation, it is objectively a big deal when a talent like Parsons is this publicly unhappy. If the Cowboys are to compete for anything meaningful this season they'll need their best defensive player and it's a lot harder now to imagine Parsons remaining with the franchise for several years than it was a few weeks ago.
A person could look at this as part of the Cowboys program, which includes an inordinate amount of feet-dragging before eventually coming to terms with high-profile players. Or they could look at it and see a problem of massive proportions.
