Parsons clarified Mulugheta hasn't just reached out to the Jones family but to Adam Prasifka, the Cowboys' senior director of salary cap and player contracts, as well. Ultimately, Parsons doesn't mind if the Cowboys don't want to pay up to keep him around long-term. He understands everyone needs to look out for themselves.

Contentiousness ramps up between Parsons and the Cowboys as contract talks with the star defender hit a standstill.

For the first time in the contract negotiations with the Cowboys, Micah Parsons expressed doubt in a deal getting done.