Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has voiced confidence that Micah Parsons will be available for the 2025 NFL season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, despite the ongoing contractual dispute between the player and the team. While the situation has seen Parsons publicly express a desire to be traded, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has firmly resisted any such move, citing stalled negotiations and placing blame on the player’s agent, David Mulugheta.
Parsons has already been designated as a training camp hold-in due to his absence from team practices during the summer as he awaited a new contract. He will enter the 2025 season under the fifth and final option year of his rookie deal, which means the team could choose to place him on the inactive list if a long-term agreement isn’t reached before the season starts. However, Prescott, who has also experienced lengthy contract negotiations, remains optimistic about Parsons’ future with the team. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the contract, Prescott believes the situation will be resolved in time for the Cowboys’ opening game, which will be held at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4th.
While some teammates have expressed concerns about Parsons potentially missing the season opener, including Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, Prescott has downplayed these fears, stating that the situation has been similar in the past. Diggs, however, emphasized that the team misses Parsons’ presence and that the player is still actively training, despite being away from the team during the summer. The Cowboys’ season opener promises to be a pivotal moment for both players, as the team looks to make a strong start to the 2025 NFL season, with the support of its fans and the hope of resolving any lingering contractual issues.