The Dallas Cowboys bounced back with a strong performance after their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, securing a victory over the Carolina Panthers. Although they had a brief slip-up near the end of the first half, they dominated the game, arguably delivering their best performance of the season.
However, as is often the case with the Cowboys, some headlines emerged surrounding the team. These stories stemmed from comments made by the team’s front office, leading to a situation where it feels like everyone is pointing fingers, but it’s just another day in Cowboys-land.
The most significant headline came from Stephen Jones, who, in an interview with NFL Media, hinted at the possibility of trading Micah Parsons in the offseason. Although Stephen quickly clarified that a trade was unlikely, the remark set off a media frenzy.
Enter Jerry Jones to calm the storm.
In his usual Tuesday appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Jerry Jones directly refuted any rumors regarding a potential trade of Micah Parsons, easing concerns and clarifying that the Cowboys had no intentions of parting with their star player. It’s a classic example of the Cowboys’ front office creating a whirlwind of confusion, only to backtrack afterward.
Nevertheless, Jerry’s comments emphasize that keeping Parsons is critical for the team’s long-term goals. Despite a challenging season in many respects, the Cowboys are undeniably closer to their objectives with Parsons on the roster rather than attempting to acquire assets through a trade.
On his end, Parsons remained composed in the face of the rumors. After the win over the Panthers, he addressed the situation and acknowledged that he understood the business side of football, but expressed his desire to remain with the Cowboys.
Looking ahead, it would be wise for the Cowboys to prioritize a contract extension with Parsons. Unfortunately, they missed the ideal window last offseason. The front office’s delay in finalizing extensions for CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott only exacerbated the issue, and repeating that mistake would not serve anyone’s best interests. One can only hope that the lessons from the past have been learned.
