Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones downplayed star linebacker Micah Parsons' trade request, calling it a negotiating tactic. Jones, who has been in contract talks with numerous players since March, attributed Parsons' absence from practice to a back injury, also suggesting it's part of the ongoing negotiations. He assured fans not to worry, implying Parsons' trade request is not serious and simply part of contract discussions.

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