Dak Prescott Speaks on Micah Parsons’ Contract Situation: “He Should Get Paid”
If there’s anyone who knows how tricky contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys can be, it’s quarterback Dak Prescott. Having gone through two major deals himself—one signed just before the start of last season—Prescott is familiar with the process. That makes his recent comments about teammate Micah Parsons’ ongoing contract saga especially compelling.
Parsons has been present at training camp in Oxnard, California, but isn’t fully participating in practices—a move many are calling a “hold-in” as he waits for a lucrative new contract. And what does Dak think about all of this?
Speaking to the media in what was a long yet thoughtful response, Prescott didn’t hold back.
“It’s an every-year conversation—whether it’s myself, Zack Martin, CeeDee Lamb, and now Micah Parsons—it’s just part of it now,” Prescott said. “Is it something I wish any of us had to go through? Absolutely not. But I think Micah is doing a hell of a job handling it while being here.”
Prescott was quick to praise Parsons not only for showing up but also for staying engaged with the team and maintaining a strong presence in the locker room.
“He’s a great teammate. He wants to be out there practicing, and honestly, I’m glad he’s not—he can’t risk injury,” Prescott added. “That’s the business side of the league. But I think he’s taking all the right steps by being present.”
Dak also made it clear where he stands on the bigger issue: “I think he deserves to get paid. He should get paid. And going off the history of what I’ve seen with this organization—he will get paid. Hopefully, sooner rather than later.”
Prescott’s comments reflect a deeper issue in how the Cowboys handle high-stakes contract negotiations. Fans and analysts alike have noted that Dallas tends to wait until the last minute, dragging talks out longer than necessary. Dak himself called it “part of it,” but many argue it shouldn’t be.
The Cowboys’ slow pace isn’t new. We’ve seen it before with players like Prescott, Lamb, and Martin—all of whom eventually got paid, but not without delays and tension. Now, Parsons is in that same position. With expectations that his deal could reach or exceed $40 million per year, he’s on track to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history—right alongside Dak’s $60 million per year, which made him the league’s top-paid player at the time of signing.
Prescott’s support also highlights the tight bond among Cowboys teammates. Parsons and Trevon Diggs recently addressed the media together, and now Dak joins in publicly backing Parsons’ stance. It’s clear that the Cowboys’ locker room is united in wanting to see one another get what they’ve earned.
If history is any indication, Parsons will get his deal. Despite the team’s frustrating negotiation habits, all of Dallas’ major stars have eventually received top-tier contracts. Parsons appears next in line—and if Prescott’s words are anything to go by, the locker room is firmly behind him.
