The Dallas Cowboys are facing a crucial offseason after a disappointing 7-10 season, marked by injuries and a coaching change. To regain competitiveness, the team needs to create cap space and spend on top-line talent. Star pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who is due for a contract extension, is hopeful about the team’s prospects.
The NFL has informed teams that the 2025 salary cap will range from $277.5 million to $281.5 million, a significant increase from last year’s $255.4 million. Parsons expressed his enthusiasm on social media, using the phrase “Lfg!” to indicate his readiness for the offseason. However, the Cowboys have limited cap space, and Parsons’ fifth-year option, worth $24 million, needs to be addressed.
Ideally, the team and Parsons will agree on a new contract, heavily weighted with a signing bonus, to create more cap space. This needs to happen before March 12, when free agency begins. The Cowboys have a history of letting negotiations for star extensions drag out, which prevents them from being active in the free-agent market.
Parsons has called on the team’s front office to be more aggressive in their approach. He wants the team to be proactive in signing top players and retaining their own talent. Parsons is willing to be flexible with his contract to help create cap space. His comments can be seen as a challenge to team owner Jerry Jones to take a more aggressive approach to building the team.
The Cowboys’ past inactivity in free agency has been a point of contention, with the team often citing lack of cap space as an excuse. However, Parsons’ comments suggest that he wants the team to be more proactive in pursuing top talent. With the increased salary cap and Parsons’ willingness to be flexible, the Cowboys have an opportunity to make significant moves in the offseason.