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Todd Archer
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons has made a request to be traded.
Parsons took to social media Friday to make the announcement and went through his version of events that led to his decision to want to move away from the franchise he grew up adoring and that drafted him in the first round in 2021.
“Yes, I wanted to be here,” Parsons wrote. “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 Americas team once again. The team my pops and I grew up cheering for way up in Harrisburg, PA.
“Unfortunately I no longer want to be here. I no longer want to be held to close door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization our fans and my teammates. I no longer want narratives created and spread to the media about me. I had purposely stayed quiet in hopes of getting something done.”
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— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 1, 2025
Both sides acknowledge there have not been discussions regarding a contract extension. Parsons is set to make $21.324 million this season on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal as a defensive end, not the reported $24.007 million that he would make if he was a linebacker.
The team had no comment on Parsons’ request. The Cowboys can hold his rights through 2028 with the use of the franchise tag, however, the last year of the tag would cost them the quarterback tag figure.
The relationship between Parsons and the Cowboys has worsened in the past four months in part because owner and general manager Jerry Jones was of the belief that the sides were close to an agreement on an extension that would have made Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, per multiple sources.
Parsons said his agent, David Mulugheta, approached the Cowboys prior to last year about a contract extension but the team’s focus was on Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, who became the highest-paid quarterback and the second-highest-paid wide receiver, respectively.
When the 2024 season ended, Parsons said he told Mulugheta to tell the team they were ready to negotiate.
“My agent informed me I should wait for other deals to get done because the price would only go up but I didn’t care and wanted to secure myself as a Cowboy long term,” Parsons wrote.
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While in Abu Dhabi, Parsons called Jones and requested a meeting. Parsons wrote on social media it was about, “leadership,” but “somehow the conversation turned into him talking contract with me.”
Parsons admitted he had a back-and-forth with Jones, who later at the NFL owners meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, said they came to an agreement on the length, total money and guaranteed portion of the deal.
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Ryan McFadden
The Las Vegas Raiders reached a contract extension with starting left tackle Kolton Miller on Wednesday, with sources telling ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the deal is for three years and $66 million, with $42.5 million guaranteed.
Miller, the longest-tenured Raiders player, was entering the final year of his contract and has a cap hit of $15.7 million. In April, he did not participate in the early stages of the team’s voluntary offseason program as he sought a new deal, a source had told ESPN.
Eventually, Miller rejoined the team and was involved in OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
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In June, Miller expressed optimism about the culture new Raiders coach Pete Carroll was trying to establish in Las Vegas and said he hoped to be with the franchise long term.
“I want to be a Raider for life. I don’t want to go anywhere else,” Miller said then.
Miller has been a reliable presence on the Raiders offensive line throughout his career. A first-round pick in 2018, he has started 107 of 109 career games.
Last year, the 29-year-old allowed the most pressures (65) and sacks (11) since his rookie season in 2018.
The Raiders have spent the offseason giving contract extensions to key veterans. Defensive end Maxx Crosby (3 years, $106.5 million), quarterback Geno Smith (2 years, $75M) and punter AJ Cole (4 years, $15.8M) have received deals under first-year general manager John Spytek.
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Ben Baby
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow didn’t feel the need to offer an explanation on Wednesday.
After a strong practice, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback said he feels great and praised how he has thrown the ball through a week of training camp.
When asked about why he felt that way, Burrow simply pointed to the body of work.
“You’re out there every day,” Burrow said.
For the first time since his rookie season in 2020, Burrow isn’t nursing some sort of injury during training camp. This time last year, Burrow was still working his way back from a season-ending wrist injury on his throwing hand.
On Wednesday, he was aggressive in challenging cornerbacks and pushing the ball downfield. And as he pointed out, anyone who has watched him can probably tell how he’s feeling.
“I think this is the best I’m throwing it in several years, so I’m excited about that,” Burrow said. “Excited about where our team’s at, too.”
Even though the Bengals have practiced for just a week, this is the best stretch of health Burrow has enjoyed in training camp since 2020, which was significantly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it’s been recovery from an ACL injury (2021), an emergency appendectomy (2022), a strained calf (2023) or the aforementioned wrist (2024), Burrow has spent camp dealing with something.
Not this year. Instead, Burrow has been strategic in deciding when to take what the defense gives him and when to push the ball into tight windows.
In team periods, Burrow said, he’s looking to take care of the ball and not force anything. But in 7-on-7 drills, he will be more aggressive.
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Daniel Oyefusi
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam on Tuesday dismissed speculation that he is eyeing Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL draft.
Haslam is a Tennessee alumnus who has a strong relationship with the Manning family, including Peyton, Arch’s uncle. The Browns have two first-round picks in next year’s draft when Arch will be eligible. Haslam was asked about the speculation on Tuesday.
“I think if you know the Manning family, I would bet that — and I don’t know Arch at all — I would bet he stays in college two years,” Haslam said. “So, I don’t even really think that’s worth discussing.”
Arch Manning, who is entering his first season as a full-time starter, sidestepped questions about his potential to go pro when speaking at SEC media days earlier in the month.
