Parsons says Cowboys gave him an ultimatum earlier than commerce

Micah Parsons claims he was prepared to return to the negotiating desk with the Dallas Cowboys earlier than he was traded to the Inexperienced Bay Packers in a deal that despatched shockwaves throughout the NFL, however the staff declined.

Parsons was traded to the Packers on Thursday in alternate for 2 first-round draft picks and three-time Professional Bowl defensive sort out Kenny Clark. The deal got here lower than a month after Parsons publicly requested a commerce, however the star pass-rusher says he was open to remaining in Dallas proper up till he was moved.

Parsons informed Jane Slater of NFL Community on Thursday night that he went again to the Cowboys in an try to debate a brand new contract after the commerce chatter started heating up this week. The 26-year-old says Jerry Jones and firm informed him he can both play below the fifth-year choice on his rookie contract (which might have paid Parsons simply over $24M) or be proven the door.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media confirmed that the Cowboys “had an opportunity to cease the deal.”