NFL: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones not confident star rusher Parsons will play in opener
Briefly

Micah Parsons' status for the NFL Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles remains uncertain as Jerry Jones commented on the situation. Parsons submitted a trade request, which Jones dismissed as part of negotiations for a potential long-term extension. There has been no communication between Parsons and Jones lately, despite them being in close proximity during practice. While Parsons remains involved in team walk-throughs, he has not participated in drills, heightening concerns regarding his contract situation and future with the team. Jones previously insinuated that negotiations had shown promise but have stalled since Parsons requested discussions to go through his agent.
Parsons submitted a trade request on Friday, which Jones dismissed as part of the broader negotiations surrounding a potential long-term extension.
Although Parsons continues to participate in team walk-throughs, he hasn't taken part in any practice drills.
Since then, there has been no direct communication between Jones and Parsons - even though they were seen only a few yards apart during practice.
Jones has pointed out that other star players, including quarterback Dak Prescott and pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, have previously played out the final year of their contracts or under the franchise tag before eventually signing long-term deals.
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