By Adeniyi Precious 
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie contract, with a hefty $24 million price tag for his fifth-year option. But the real story? He’s eyeing a massive long-term deal—possibly around $40 million per year.
On Tuesday, rumors started swirling that Parsons and the Cowboys were close to finalizing an extension. But NFL insider Jane Slater quickly shut that down, reporting that “meaningful talks haven’t even begun yet.” So, despite all the Twitter chatter, Parsons and the Cowboys aren’t anywhere close to sealing the deal.
Fans weren’t happy. Some took to social media to vent:
“Jerry likes to wait until July when sports are slow so he can get all the headlines.”
“If they let Micah walk, I’m done too. I can’t take this anymore.”
“What are they waiting for, bro?”
Parsons has been an absolute force on the field, racking up 52.5 sacks, 256 tackles, and four Pro Bowl appearances in just four seasons. Despite the lack of contract progress, he remains confident, saying last month that the Cowboys “have a plan in place.”
So, will Dallas lock down one of the league’s best defenders, or are they playing a risky waiting game? Fans are watching closely—and they’re not feeling patient.