Did Jerry Jones shade Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb while praising Micah Parsons?

Micah Parsons was praised by Jerry Jones but the Dallas Cowboys owner might have thrown shade at others while doing so.

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Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) meets with owner Jerry Jones (center) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right). / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Jerry Jones never says anything by mistake. The Dallas Cowboys owner might be quick to gaslight fans but he doesn't speak without reason.

That's why it was interesting to hear his take on the upcoming contract negotiation with Micah Parsons. While making his regular appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Jones discussed Parsons' comment that he doesn't need to be the highest-paid defender in the NFL.

Parsons, who said he's driven by "love and loyalty," added that he wants the Cowboys to be able to surround him with good players. Jones praised Parsons for this approach, saying his "intellect is limitless" and that he sees the big picture.

Jerry Jones on @1053thefan about Micah Parsons saying he wants to get a deal done early to help the team.

"The bounds of Micah Parsons' intellect is limitless. Seriously.

"He gets it and he really understands what we're trying to do and what we're trying to put together."
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) December 20, 2024

On the surface, this feels like it's just Jones admiring Parsons' team-first mentality. But again, he's always calculated and it could be seen as shade being thrown at Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb for taking maximum deals this offseason.

Jones, who used the media throughout the negotiations with both players, even recently pointed the finger at Prescott when saying the team doesn't have money for free agents in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones applauds during the Ring of Honor induction ceremony at half time in the game against the Detroit Lions. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Hopefully, there's no ill-will with these words — but knowing how Jones operates, it's hard not to wonder if he used this opportunity to get a quick jab in.