By Adeniyi Precious 
The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up to give their star edge rusher, Micah Parsons, a record-breaking contract. Team owner Jerry Jones has been personally involved in the negotiations, confirming that most of the major details are ironed out—except final approval from Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta. Interestingly, the two sides haven’t spoken since the NFL Combine.
Jones doesn’t seem too worried about the delay, saying he’d rather take his time and pay more to get it right. He even downplayed the role of Parsons’ agent, claiming it’s all about what the player brings to the field, not what the agent negotiates. Jones has a history of handling contracts personally, recalling past deals with legends like Emmitt Smith and Deion Sanders.
So, what kind of payday are we talking about? Parsons could surpass Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who makes $40.25 million per year, and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who landed a $160 million extension with $123.6 million guaranteed.
Parsons has been vocal about stepping up as a leader following DeMarcus Lawrence’s departure to Seattle. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer expects Parsons to be around for offseason workouts, adding that the star defender is ready to embrace a bigger role. With Dallas’ voluntary workouts starting soon, the big question is: will Parsons get his historic deal locked in before then?