Speculation Swirls Over Micah Parsons’ Contract Status with Cowboys

Arlington, Texas — A debate ignited on social media Thursday regarding a potential contract agreement between the Dallas Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons.

Clarence E. Hill, Jr. of All City DLLS reported that there might be a so-called “handshake deal” in place. However, many experts believe such informal agreements are ineffective and unenforceable.

In the NFL, player contracts must be formally drafted and executed. This requires involvement from a player’s NFLPA-certified agent and approval from the league. As a result, any verbal understanding stands as a placeholder until the terms are finalized in writing.

If Cowboys owner Jerry Jones indeed discussed figures with Parsons in a casual manner, it lacks any legal weight without proper documentation. A handshake, while traditional, does not signify a binding contract.

The process mandates that all contracts be in writing and signed to become valid. This means that even if Parsons agrees verbally to all contract details, it does not hold unless the paperwork is completed and sent for league approval.

Critics have pointed out that the Cowboys’ preference for informal discussions over finalized contracts complicates negotiations. The uncertainty and delay could hinder their ability to manage the team’s salary cap effectively.

In the time taken for this discussion, the Cowboys could have potentially advanced the official contract process considerably. The focus now remains on whether agents will finalize the terms in a formal agreement.