“Pay Micah!” – Fans Demand, Jerry Jones Listens as Contract Talks Continue in Dallas

The chants echoed through Cowboys training camp: “Pay Micah!” – as fans urged owner Jerry Jones to lock down superstar linebacker Micah Parsons with a new contract. The Dallas faithful made their voices heard, but will the front office answer the call?

During Saturday’s open practice in Oxnard, California, Jerry Jones addressed the crowd—only to be met with a familiar demand: “Pay Micah!” It was a passionate reminder of last year’s “Pay Lamb” chorus, which eventually resulted in a record $136 million deal for CeeDee Lamb.
But this time, Jones says the chant for Parsons was “faint” in comparison. “Whoever’s not signed, you can count on a few hollering that,” he joked, recalling how intense the calls were for Lamb last year.

The Cowboys just inked tight end Jake Ferguson to a new four-year, $52 million deal, but with Parsons, the front office is keeping quiet. “No comment,” said Jones on the Parsons negotiations. Stephen Jones echoed the message, but added: “We want to pay Micah, too. He’s got to want to be paid, too.”

Locking up Micah Parsons is a top priority for Dallas, but big money moves require patience and timing. Parsons is the heart of the defense and one of the league’s most dynamic defenders—his new contract could reshape the market for defensive stars.

Meanwhile, Ferguson’s deal shows the Cowboys are willing to reward their homegrown talent. It’s clear that building a “Cowboys for life” core is the front office’s vision, with potential extensions looming for stars like Tyler Smith, DaRon Bland, and kicker Brandon Aubrey.

“It doesn’t change anything. We want to pay Micah, too. He’s got to want to be paid, too.” – Stephen Jones, Cowboys EVP

Jake Ferguson, a fourth-round pick in 2022, became just the second Cowboys tight end (after Jason Witten) with two 50-catch seasons in his first three years. His consistency and leadership made him a priority for an extension.
Micah Parsons, meanwhile, has been a generational talent since entering the league, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors and becoming the heart of the Dallas defense.

Cowboys Nation knows what they want: pay the stars, keep the core together, and chase that long-awaited Super Bowl. For now, “Pay Micah!” echoes in the summer air—will Jerry Jones deliver another blockbuster deal before the season begins?
Cowboys fans, sound off: Should Dallas break the bank for Parsons?