**Micah Parsons’ Future with the Cowboys in Question Ahead of 2025 Season**
The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up to start the 2025 NFL regular season against the Philadelphia Eagles, but a significant question hangs over the team: Will star edge rusher Micah Parsons take the field? While both Parsons and the Cowboys’ management have remained tight-lipped regarding a potential contract extension, head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed optimism on Wednesday, stating he believes Parsons will be ready for Week 1.
“I feel good about that, yeah,” Schottenheimer said when asked about Parsons’ availability, according to The Dallas Morning News. “I feel good that Micah is going to be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles.”
Although Parsons has been present at the Cowboys’ training camp in Oxnard, California, he has been observing practices from the sidelines. Despite being seen alongside team owner Jerry Jones, discussions between Parsons’ representatives and the Cowboys have not advanced.
Parsons recently addressed contract negotiations during training camp, simply stating, “My mouth is closed.” Jones has publicly stated that he does not plan to trade Parsons, despite the player’s request, which he shared on social media. “I would say to our fans, ‘Don’t lose any sleep over this,’” Jones remarked, as reported by the Star-Telegram.
This comment followed Parsons’ trade request, where he expressed his frustrations regarding the contract discussions this offseason. “Yes, I wanted to be here. I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboy and wear the star on my helmet. I wanted to play in front of the best fans in sports and make this America’s team once again,” Parsons wrote. “Unfortunately, I no longer want to be here. I no longer want to be held to closed-door negotiations without my agent present.”
Since Parsons voiced his concerns, speculation has intensified regarding his future with the team. ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently suggested that the relationship between Parsons and the Cowboys may be heading toward a “divorce.” “You can’t get a deal done if you’re not even talking,” Schefter noted, highlighting the lack of negotiations since early April. “It sounds like, at this point, it’s personal.”
As the Cowboys prepare for their season opener, all eyes will be on Parsons and whether he will be part of the lineup against the Eagles.
**FAQ**
**Will Micah Parsons play in the Cowboys’ season opener?**
While there is uncertainty surrounding his contract situation, head coach Brian Schottenheimer is optimistic that Parsons will be on the field for the Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
