Micah Parsons Urges Cowboys to Be Aggressive in Free Agency
Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons has made it clear—he wants the team to be proactive in free agency this offseason. As the Cowboys prepare for the 2025 NFL season, Parsons has voiced concerns about the team’s approach to roster building, emphasizing the need to keep up with NFC East rivals like the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
Parsons Calls for Action
Speaking at a Make-A-Wish charity event, Parsons expressed his frustration with the Cowboys’ lack of aggressive moves in past offseasons. He pointed to other top teams making impactful signings and stated, “I don’t wanna sit back and just watch other people build and build and build and (we) stay the same, so we definitely need some call to action” 【7】.
Parsons referenced teams like the 49ers and Eagles, who have signed key free agents to bolster their rosters, while the Cowboys have mostly retained their own players rather than bringing in new talent 【8】.
Financial Challenges for the Cowboys
Dallas faces significant salary cap constraints, partly due to large contracts given to quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The team has recently restructured their deals to create cap space, but there are still limitations on how much they can spend 【6】.
Despite these financial hurdles, Parsons believes the Cowboys must find a way to add quality players, even if it means signing short-term deals rather than pursuing expensive, long-term contracts. “There are great quality players that can do one-year or two-year deals,” Parsons said, highlighting a recent trend in the NFL 【8】.
Potential Consequences
If the Cowboys fail to make meaningful additions, it could have repercussions beyond just team performance. Parsons is eligible for a contract extension soon, and if he feels the team isn’t committed to winning, it could influence his long-term future in Dallas 【7】.
With free agency approaching, all eyes will be on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to see whether he responds to Parsons’ call for action. If Dallas wants to remain competitive in the NFC, they may need to be more aggressive than they have been in recent years.