Jerry Jones just explained why Micah Parsons isn’t signed and it’s straight chaos

Just when Cowboys fans thought the Micah Parsons contract drama couldn’t get messier, Jerry Jones opened his mouth and dropped a quote straight out of the 1980s. While speaking to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, Jones explained why he was shocked that no deal had been finalized with Parsons.

His reasoning? Because he thought they had a verbal understanding, the same way he claims he bought the Cowboys decades ago.Yep, this saga now includes trade demands, ghosted agents, and a billionaire owner reminiscing about handshake deals while his star defender remains unsigned. Welcome to the Jerry Jones Show: where loyalty is old-school and the contracts? Apparently optional.

Jerry Jones believed the Cowboys had a deal with Micah Parsons based on a handshake-style agreement

The drama dates back to March 2025.

According to Jones, he and Parsons had a conversation that he believed established the framework of a new contract. He thought the hard part was done even though nothing was signed or officially submitted.Speaking to Slater, Jones shared the story of how he bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989:“I bought the Dallas Cowboys with a handshake. It took about 30 seconds. I gave the number, shook hands, the details we worked out later.”

He went on to say that back then, even a multi-million dollar decision came down to a coin flip. So, naturally, he assumed a similar approach with Parsons would move the deal forward.But obviously Parsons didn’t view the conversation the same way. According to reports, when his agent followed up later, the Cowboys were stunned to learn that no formal deal had been agreed upon. The result? A complete breakdown in communication and a frustrated Parsons who’s now reportedly requested a trade.To his credit, Jones did clarify that in modern NFL business, there’s no skipping the paperwork: “There’s no question that in the case of a player contract, you have to have it in writing. All parties do.”

The Micah Parsons trade buzz is getting louder and Jerry’s comments aren’t helping

Let’s not forget, this entire saga exploded after Parsons scrubbed all Cowboys references from his social media and reportedly requested a trade last week. The silence from his camp since then has been deafening, and Jerry’s remarks while classic may only add fuel to the fire.

As it stands, Dallas still hasn’t spoken to Parsons’ agent. Jones even admitted he’s unsure if the star linebacker will be ready for Week 1. It’s a strange standoff made even stranger by the fact that both sides apparently walked away from the same conversation with totally different interpretations.Unless Jones and the front office can get serious about putting numbers on paper, they risk losing more than a contract. They risk losing the locker room, the fanbase’s trust and the future of their defense.Also read - Dez Bryant threatens to expose “unfair sh*t” after Jerry Jones name-drops him over Micah Parsons