ESPN analyst Mina Kimes has proposed a straightforward solution to the Dallas Cowboys’ contract dilemma with edge-rusher Micah Parsons. The Cowboys are facing financial constraints after extending quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract to four years, $240 million, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s contract to four years, $136 million, in 2024.
Parsons is eligible for a massive extension in 2025, but the Cowboys’ limited cap space raises concerns about their ability to meet his demands. Kimes suggests that the Cowboys should use the top edge contract, currently held by Nick Bosa, as a benchmark and add more money to it. Bosa signed a five-year, $170 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers in 2023.
To accommodate Parsons’ extension, the Cowboys could consider having Lamb and Prescott restructure their contracts, which could save the team $47.6 million in cap room, according to Over the Cap. This move might be feasible, especially if it enables the Cowboys to retain a talented player like Parsons.
Since being drafted by the Cowboys in 2021, Parsons has made four Pro Bowls and earned two first-team All-Pro nods. The team has initiated contract negotiations with Parsons, and a new deal can be finalized after the start of the new league year on March 12.