From defensive drama in Dallas to rising names in Philly, here’s what’s turning heads across the NFC East.
Dallas Cowboys
All eyes are on Micah Parsons at Cowboys camp. Owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday he’s “absolutely not” confident Parsons will suit up for the season opener vs. the Eagles.
Parsons requested a trade last week, and though Jones brushed it off as “part of the process,” the two haven’t spoken since. “A big part of that is his decision,” Jones said. “How would I know that?”
Parsons, entering his fifth year and set to make $21.3 million, hasn’t participated in team drills but remains present at walk-throughs. A mentor figure in Andrew Whitworth has been seen speaking with him at practice. But behind the scenes, there’s been no progress in contract talks.
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