Micah Parsons' transfer portal thoughts shed light on Cowboys future

Micah Parsons shares his thoughts on the NCAA transfer portal, which is a great sign for his future with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the New York Giants. / Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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Micah Parsons is always good for an interview and this week, the Dallas Cowboys linebacker had several great quotes. He sent an expletive-laden shot toward the Philadelphia Eagles, which is always a plus, and discussed his future in Big D.

Parsons, whose contract has become a hot topic as his fourth seasons comes to a close, said he doesn't have to be the highest-paid defender in the league. Instead, he said he's focused on team success and wants good players around him.

That's good news since Jerry Jones has become frugal as of late, which is a reason for concern even if he continues to say Parsons will be with the team long-term.

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In addition to his comments on his salary, Parsons shared his thoughts on the NCAA transfer portal, which is also a sign that he's not going anywhere. The former Penn State star said he's not a fan of the current rules and wouldn't have left his program even for "$5 million and a Lamborghini." He then stated he was "built off love and loyalty.”

Micah Parsons is not a fan of the current transfer portal structure in college football. He was asked if he was offered $5 million and a Lamborghini in the portal if he would take it:

“Nah, bro. I’m built off love and loyalty.”
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 19, 2024

We have to hope Jones doesn't turn this into a way to pinch pennies on Parsons and force his hand — which he seemed to be attempting with both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.

Instead, this should help with an open dialogue for the two sides to come to a fair deal that keeps Parsons in town while allowing the Cowboys to continue to surround him with good players.