According to Jones, it happened after he and Parsons met in March and came to an agreement over terms on a new extension that would’ve made him the highest paid non-quarterback, in terms of guaranteed money in NFL history.

NFL Media reported Thursday that "there's really been no talks whatsoever since Jerry and Micah spoke face-to-face way back in March," while new Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer " feels good " about Parsons being on the field with his teammates for Week 1. Tick-tock.

Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith has a blunt take about Micah Parsons and the current contract dispute.