Dak Prescott leads charge, but Cowboys must secure Micah Parsons long-term | NFL News
The Dallas Cowboys enter 2025 with more than just high hopes, they’re facing a pivotal moment. With elite talent on both offense and defense, the window to win is now. Dak Prescott is back to lead the charge, healthy and determined to rewrite last season’s script. But looming over the optimism is the Micah Parsons contract standoff, a silence that’s growing louder. As the defensive cornerstone enters the final year of his deal, the clock is ticking. Will Dallas lock him in before the tension spills into the season and disrupts the team’s championship push?
Dak Prescott’s voice grows louder while Parsons plays the waiting game
Coming off a frustrating, injury-shortened 2024 season, Dak Prescott returns as the undisputed offensive captain. He’s healthy, hungry, and focused on unfinished business. But while the quarterback gears up for a redemption year, another star is navigating his own battle, this one off the field.
Micah Parsons, the Cowboys’ defensive anchor and arguably the team’s most valuable player, is entering the final year of his rookie deal. With offseason exits like DeMarcus Lawrence and Jourdan Lewis thinning the defensive core, Parsons’ value has skyrocketed. Yet, despite his dominance, a long-term extension still hasn’t been signed.
What makes this even more compelling? Parsons isn’t making a scene. He showed up for voluntary workouts, setting the tone without saying a word. That quiet commitment speaks volumes and it’s not going unnoticed.
Prescott leads with wisdom, but Parsons’ contract standoff tests Cowboys’ urgency
Prescott, who’s been through the wringer with his own contract drama, recently spoke on Parsons’ situation. His advice? Stay focused, stay clear on your worth, and let your team handle the rest. It’s veteran wisdom, and it reflects the new leadership structure within the Cowboys’ locker room.
But while leadership looks solid, time isn’t on Dallas’ side. Every passing day without a deal increases the risk. The market is only going up, and so is Parsons’ leverage. If the front office lets this linger into the season, it could create tension in a locker room that thrives on unity.
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The Cowboys have the pieces to contend. But they’re flirting with unnecessary drama by not sealing the deal with their defensive cornerstone. For a team that’s all-in on chasing a title, hesitation could prove costly.
In Dallas, the stars have aligned but keeping them shining depends on one thing: action.
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