The Dallas Cowboys’ newest strikes might sign they’re able to reward edge-rusher Micah Parsons with an enormous payday.
On Tuesday, the Cowboys confirmed they re-signed defensive sort out Osa Odighizuwa, who had a career-high 23 QB hits in 17 video games in 2024. In accordance with Patrik Walker of the crew web site, the deal is for 4 years, value as much as $80M and consists of $52M in ensures.
ESPN’s Todd Archer famous if the Cowboys had franchise-tagged Odighizuwa, his 2025 cap quantity would’ve been $25M. Per Archer, the DT’s cap quantity is $6.25M as an alternative.
Later, Archer tweeted the Cowboys restructured vast receiver CeeDee Lamb’s contract, creating $20M in cap area.
Over the Cap estimates the Cowboys now have $18.07M in cap area. Nonetheless, Dallas should create much more room for an extension for Parsons.
Parsons’ market worth is a four-year deal value $33.7M yearly (through Spotrac). He is set to play on the fifth-year choice of his rookie contract in 2025, which pays him $24.007M. Nonetheless, the 25-year-old has mentioned he desires an extension.
Restructuring quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract could be the following finest transfer for Dallas. Prescott’s 2025 cap quantity ($89.57M) is the best on the crew. Revising his deal would decrease it and yield $37.19M in cap financial savings for Dallas, through Over the Cap.
Prescott may very well be prepared to revise his deal, particularly if it might assist the Cowboys preserve an elite participant in Parsons.
Since being drafted No. 12 total by Dallas in 2021, Parsons has 52.5 sacks, made 4 Professional Bowls and earned two first-team All-Professional nods.
The Cowboys could have extra work to do, however it appears they’re decided to make sure that Parsons stays in Dallas.
