Dallas Cowboys’s standout player Micah Parsons is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract. This season, he will earn just $3 million. The player is poised to make $21.3 million due to the fifth-year option of his agreement next year. As Parsons looks ahead, the situation with Tyreek Hill and the Kansas City Chiefs could influence how his contract extension negotiations unfold.

Tyreek Hill moved from the Chiefs to the Miami Dolphins before the 2022 NFL season. The Chiefs decided to trade Hill as the team was not ready to meet his high asking price. He ended up entering into a $120 million contract for four years with the Dolphins and it made him one of the highest-paid WRs. Recently, Nick Wright on the “First Things First” podcast, discussed the contract situation comparing Parsons with Tyreek. 

Nick Wright highlights financial hurdles for the Cowboys and Chiefs

The situation serves as a reminder of the financial challenges teams face. The Chiefs traded Hill to the Dolphins for his contract demands while also paying other top players like Patrick Mahomes. Tyreek’s decision to be part of Miami shed light on the team’s difficulty in keeping all top talents on the same team.

Nick Wright emphasized this point, saying, “The Chiefs couldn’t make it work with Tyreek Hill because they had to manage the contracts of other star players. This is a tough situation for the Cowboys too, as they might end up having two of the three highest-paid non-quarterbacks in football on the same team.”

Wright further said, “Micah Parsons doesn’t just want a huge contract; he wants the largest contract ever for a non-quarterback.” This means Micah wants to lock a deal that could reset the market for defensive players, just like how Justin Jefferson set a new benchmark for WRs with his latest agreement. Justin Jefferson signed a 4 year, $140 million extension with the Vikings. This contract made Justin the highest-paid non-QB in the history of the NFL. 

However, Micah is waiting for the extension patiently.

Micah Parsons embraces patience amid contract talks

Parsons told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, “I’m patient. Patience is a virtue. I’m waiting my turn. Let CeeDee go get whatever. Let Dak get whatever… I kind of know where the money is. It’s not like I see the Cowboys with $90 million in cap space.” Micah understands the financial situation of the Cowboys.

Parsons was not seen in the team’s OTAs but he was seen at the Cowboy’s start of the mandatory minicamp. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy referred to it as a “missed opportunity” for the player. Micah talked about his decision to skip the voluntary OTAs. He said, “Yeah, you know, I think the more years you have, the more you understand that there’s also like the business side to it. You know, and I think that’s what camp is for. ”

His patience and grasp of the business side of football showcase his professionalism as well as his high dedication to the NFL. He is still an essential part of the Cowboys’ defense and eagerly anticipates the upcoming season.