Micah Parsons once treated Dallas like family. “I want to be here my whole life,” he told ESPN after a game last December, reflecting on wearing the star on his chest and forging a legacy like Jason Witten or Emmitt Smith. And Jerry Jones hasn’t wavered; he’s repeatedly referred to Parsons as a cornerstone for the franchise’s future, calling any idea of trading him “nonsense.” Now, with no deal on paper as of July 15, that unwavering loyalty feels tested.

The longer Dallas waits, the louder the doubt grows. Not in Parsons, but in whether the Cowboys actually value what he represents. Still, Parsons is quiet and holding on. But beneath his calm lies a quiet fire. “To me, I know God got my back,” he said this week, as per Penn Live‘s Nick Farabaugh. “I’m really trying to do things the right way. Things are going to play out how they’re meant to play out.” That’s spiritual, yes, but it’s also a calculated message to Cowboys brass that he is showing faith, when will they?

Both sides have been working on the deal. But Jones is taking time as expected. Last year, CeeDee Lamb did a complete holdout before signing his contract days before the season. Micah Parsons’ brother has already stated that they will complete it before the season concludes. Until it gets signed, there is no guarantee. That’s not Jones’ style.

Furthermore, it’s not just about stats anymore. He’s the emotional battery this team runs on. And yet? The Cowboys seem to be dragging their feet. Rumors suggest they’re trying to keep the deal somewhere in the $34–36 million per year range, per multiple league insiders. That’s below Myles Garrett’s $40 million haul and well short of where Parsons sees himself. If Dallas thinks it can finesse its way through this, it’s misreading the man.

More than the number, there’s no clarity yet if Jones is ready to discuss the contract with Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta. He wants to talk to his player. And they have surely met up enough times already. But in reality, the standoff still remains. Yet the DE is doing what he usually does. Inspire greatness!

Micah Parsons is still ready to go all the way

If you were expecting Micah Parsons to stroll into Harrisburg with contract drama or cryptic answers, you were way off. Instead, he’s showing up to Cowboys training camp and talking about faith off-field. That declaration, dropped amid his youth football camp in his hometown, was a statement of identity.

“What really drives me is greatness,” Parsons said. “I want to be great, and to be great, you have to show up and do the work.” That wasn’t out of the blue. He still wants to remain at The Star.

After missing the voluntary OTAs, he showed for the first week of mandatory minicamp. Although he missed the second week, HC Schottenheimer praised him. Why? He has seen contract situations turn the season upside down, but Micah Parsons is still ready to go all the way. Not because he has to, but because he chooses to. That’s leadership money can’t buy.

Additionally, the timing matters. Garrett threatened to seek a trade if the Browns didn’t assemble a Super Bowl contender roster. Hendrickson is still holding out on the Bengals. But Micah Parsons is drawing up plays with 12-year-olds, then heading back to the grind with the Cowboys. That sends a message to the front office, to teammates, and to fans across the country. He’s not hiding from the pressure; he’s absorbing it.

If the Cowboys really want to end the 3-decade Lombardi drought, it’s high time they follow his example. Show up, shut up, and get the deal done.