Cowboys, Parsons in Contract Standoff Over Handshake Deal | JQJO

The Dallas Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons are in a contract dispute. Owner Jerry Jones claims a handshake agreement was reached in March, but Parsons hasn't signed a written deal. Jones cites the team's fifth-year option, paying Parsons $24 million in 2025, as leverage. He aims to delay a higher-paying contract, minimizing risk of injury before a significant pay raise. Parsons must decide between accepting the Cowboys' offer or playing under the existing contract, risking injury for a potentially larger payout later.