Jerry Jones' master Cowboys plan worked perfectly as final DE domino falls

[big dog cowboy]

Jerry Jones' master Cowboys plan worked perfectly as final DE domino falls
By Jerry Trotta
8/25/2025

For the second year in a row, a contract negotiation is the biggest storyline surrounding the Dallas Cowboys just before the start of the regular season.

Unlike with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, though, there is genuine fear among fans and team reporters about a deal with Micah Parsons getting done before the Sept. 4 opener against the Eagles.

That, of course, is exactly how Jerry Jones drew it up and his master plan was officially realized on Monday when the Bengals and star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson agreed to a $14 million raise for the 2025 season to get him back on the field. This means Parsons is now the last EDGE to get a deal this offseason.

It’s not a “master” plan in football terms, but when it comes to making sure the Cowboys lead the A-block on national sports talk shows - looking at you, ESPN - Jerry nailed it. Just like he did with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb around this time last year. It’s exhausting and detrimental to team success, but Jones is never going to stop riding that wave.

https://thelandryhat.com/jerry-jones-master-cowboys-plan-worked-perfectly-final-de-domino-falls

 

[America's Cowboy]

Ooook. So how much is Jerry willing to pay Micah?

 

[Havic]

Ooook. So how much is Jerry willing to pay Micah?

According to Micah its about more than money at this point.

 

[gtb1943]

According to Micah its about more than money at this point.

As long as Jethro drives up the Brinks Truck and opens the rear door Micah will be quite happy

 

[Kwyn]

I imagine Micah would take Hendricksons deal in a heartbeat.

$30m this year and then a free agent.

 

[Ranching]

Ooook. So how much is Jerry willing to pay Micah?

Jerry got his feelings hurt....

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Didn't Mulugheta supposedly say they (Micah) were going to be the last to sign? Meaning last edge rusher, of course.

 

[Kwyn]

Didn't Mulugheta supposedly say they (Micah) were going to be the last to sign? Meaning last edge rusher, of course.

Mulugheta hasn’t ever said anything that I’ve seen. Lots of people guess but he hasn’t made any public comments the entire time.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

I wish somebody had tipped over the table Micah was sleeping on.
Gatorade at least.

 

[fivetwos]

Jerry was either getting a great deal that he could gloat over, or was going to milk the attention.

He thought the had the former done by circumventing the agent, but had to settle for the latter. He can’t be fined much per the CBA and he knows it. Pure slime.

When he actually gives Parsons the largest defensive contract ever, he will then expect him to do things even HE isnt capable of. I fully believe he is well into the process of running this team into the ground.

Everyone knows this tired act. It plays right into his Netflix special and budding acting career. Winning football? Secondary. He knows he can’t do it but refuses to give anyone else that chance. Admitted it.

Yeah, go ahead and get all pumped for this season. It’ll be over quickly.

 

[Frosty]

Ooook. So how much is Jerry willing to pay Micah?

Per Sirius XM, dont expect Jerry to pay Micah this year, Why, it would put the Teams salary cap in an unsurpassable place. The problem is if Jerry pays Micah in 2025, over 50% of the 2026 Salary Cap would be taking up on 4 players, DAK, CD, Micah and they still and the Zack Martins contract. Not enough money to pay the rest of the team in 2026. DAK alone will take up 74mil in 2026. Jerry could simple get Micah in the room and explain this,,,but instead Jerry wants his name and the Cowboys in the headlines.

 

[Hadenough]

I imagine Micah would take Hendricksons deal in a heartbeat.

$30m this year and then a free agent.

30 might get it done if there is a guarantee of FA next year. Jerry would lose out on that deal.

 

[Kwyn]

Per Sirius XM, dont expect Jerry to pay Micah this year, Why, it would put the Teams salary cap in an unsurpassable place. The problem is if Jerry pays Micah in 2025, over 50% of the 2026 Salary Cap would be taking up on 4 players, DAK, CD, Micah and they still and the Zack Martins contract. Not enough money to pay the rest of the team in 2026. DAK alone will take up 74mil in 2026. Jerry could simple get Micah in the room and explain this,,,but instead Jerry wants his name and the Cowboys in the headlines.

He was saying all last year that the “leaves had to fall” and that’s why they did CeeDee and Dak the way they did because this year was the year Jerry was going to extend Micah.

I guess maybe he was just talking to make excuses for why CeeDee was holding out.

Or he was just talking to talk.

 

[sunalsorises]

I imagine Micah would take Hendricksons deal in a heartbeat.

$30m this year and then a free agent.

Jerry absolutely cannot make a deal that includes a no trade clause or a no franchise tag clause. A no franchise tag clause might be acceptable if it is a long contract.

 

[Acceptablename]

Jerry Jones' master Cowboys plan worked perfectly as final DE domino falls
By Jerry Trotta
8/25/2025

For the second year in a row, a contract negotiation is the biggest storyline surrounding the Dallas Cowboys just before the start of the regular season.

Unlike with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, though, there is genuine fear among fans and team reporters about a deal with Micah Parsons getting done before the Sept. 4 opener against the Eagles.

That, of course, is exactly how Jerry Jones drew it up and his master plan was officially realized on Monday when the Bengals and star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson agreed to a $14 million raise for the 2025 season to get him back on the field. This means Parsons is now the last EDGE to get a deal this offseason.

It’s not a “master” plan in football terms, but when it comes to making sure the Cowboys lead the A-block on national sports talk shows - looking at you, ESPN - Jerry nailed it. Just like he did with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb around this time last year. It’s exhausting and detrimental to team success, but Jones is never going to stop riding that wave.

https://thelandryhat.com/jerry-jones-master-cowboys-plan-worked-perfectly-final-de-domino-falls

Yes

 

[CWR]

Per Sirius XM, dont expect Jerry to pay Micah this year, Why, it would put the Teams salary cap in an unsurpassable place. The problem is if Jerry pays Micah in 2025, over 50% of the 2026 Salary Cap would be taking up on 4 players, DAK, CD, Micah and they still and the Zack Martins contract. Not enough money to pay the rest of the team in 2026. DAK alone will take up 74mil in 2026. Jerry could simple get Micah in the room and explain this,,,but instead Jerry wants his name and the Cowboys in the headlines.

Yeah I dont buy that. Daks contract has built in void years. They can and will move that money down the road. As far as this year last I saw we were around 30 million under. That is with Micahs 24 already factored in. They can absolutely pay him now. Additional every single contract I've seen has a smaller first year hit.

 

[Flamma]

According to Micah its about more than money at this point.

I fixed your mistake.

 

[baltcowboy]

I imagine Micah would take Hendricksons deal in a heartbeat.

$30m this year and then a free agent.

Why would Jerry agree to that?

 

[Kwyn]

Why would Jerry agree to that?

He wouldn’t. Just wanted to clarify what Hendrickson actually signed to, I already saw someone saying how Trey signed for such a small amount and point to micah being greedy.

They left out the fact that this wasn’t an extension and it gives him unrestricted free agency.

 

[baltcowboy]

He wouldn’t. Just wanted to clarify what Hendrickson actually signed to, I already saw someone saying how Trey signed for such a small amount and point to micah being greedy.

They left out the fact that this wasn’t an extension and it gives him unrestricted free agency.

Trey is also 31 years old. It is a fair deal for both. The Bengals don’t want a long term deal with him.