Expect Cowboys fans to be worried about contracts this offseason.ace pass rusher Micah Parsons I am among those who need an extension.
There is no need to start negotiations with him right away.The Cowboys' most pressing concern is signing a receiver. CeeDee Rum. Owner Jerry Jones also needs some work. duck prescotttrading. After that, he can move on to a contract with Parsons. There is still plenty of time left in the season.
In the meantime, Parsons wanted everyone to know he wasn't stressed about potential negotiations. But his contract was a big topic of conversation Thursday night during an NFL Honors red carpet interview. Parsons was there because he was a finalist for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
“I love Cowboys country,” Parsons said on the red carpet. “I'm so grateful to still be a cowboy. And I hope to be a cowboy for the rest of my life.”
Cowboys likely to pick up Parsons' fifth-year option
The Cowboys selected Parsons in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The first-rounder will sign a four-year contract, with the team having a fifth-year option. Dallas will likely do the same with Parsons, who finished third for Defensive Player of the Year. Myles Garrett won an award in TJ Watt As a runner-up.
The former Penn State star agreed to a four-year rookie contract worth $17,079,793, including a $9.78 million signing bonus. His base salary this year is $2,989,062. That's a deal for the Cowboys considering he's made the Pro Bowl in his first three years.
Ram is the most important player to keep happy. He caught a team-record 135 passes in the regular season. He had 1,749 total yards, also the most in team history. He and Prescott completed a 92-yard touchdown pass against the Lions. This play earned Lamb his NextGen Stats Moment of the Year award at NFL Honors.
Parsons hosted Lamb on a podcast released Friday. The two discussed the contract. And Lamb is expecting big numbers. “I can't give you any numbers right now,” Lamb told Parsons. “But I will say this: I'm definitely one of the top-paid receivers, if not the (highest-paid receiver). That's always the goal.”
There are several big-time receivers who will either become free agents this year or are looking for early contract extensions with teams. justin jefferson The Vikings want him to be the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.Meanwhile, Tampa Bay mike evans It may also be available on the public market.
The Cowboys have already picked up Lamb's fifth-year option. But the deal needs to go through. Parsons is also seeking compensation.
