However, they were still without their best defensive player, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons.  That's because Parsons and team owner/general manager Jerry Jones are in a negotiating stalemate. Jones attempted to downplay Parsons' on-field absence after practice Tuesday and said he feels the two sides are built to overcome their issues even after Parsons requested a trade on Friday.

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has not spoken to Micah Parsons since the star defensive end publicly requested a trade last week.

Four days following All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons’ request for a trade, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he’s uncertain if he’ll be play in the 2025 season opener.