Micah Parsons has been one of the most productive linebackers in the NFL since being selected No. 12 overall in the 2021 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. While Parsons is under contract for the upcoming 2025-26 NFL season (club option),

"It's almost akin to an option quarterback," Jones said during the interview with USA Today. "He can step out, he can either hand it to that guy going down the line, or he can come on out and keep it, or he can pitch it. Three different things. The longer you give him to get to the sideline, the better chance you've got to make the better play.

One of the biggest storylines in sports over the past 24 hours has been Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons publicly requesting a trade after failing to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension.