Cowboys Fans Chant 'Pay Micah!' as Jerry Jones Faces Pressure at Training Camp

The Dallas Cowboys’ training camp has turned into a battle cry for fans, and it’s all centered on one name: Micah Parsons. During a recent open session, owner and GM Jerry Jones faced a chorus of 'Pay Micah!' chants from the crowd, a clear sign that supporters are eager for the team to lock down their star defensive player with a lucrative contract extension.

Jones, attempting to steer the conversation elsewhere, highlighted the team’s efforts to bolster the roster, including a notable trade for wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers. He pointed to upgrades in the offensive line, receiver corps, and defense, as well as significant coaching and player changes. Yet, the fans’ focus remained unshakably on Parsons, the 2021 first-round pick who has proven himself as one of the NFL’s elite defenders.

With 52.5 sacks over four seasons, Parsons is a force on the field, and his contract situation looms large. Set to play the 2025 season on a fifth-year option, he’ll become a free agent afterward unless the Cowboys use the franchise tag—a move that often sparks tension. Parsons hasn’t held back on his frustration, noting how delays in negotiations have cost the team, especially as peers like Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt secured massive deals worth $40 million and $41 million per year, respectively.

Speaking candidly, Parsons expressed a mix of resignation and resolve, saying he’ll perform at his peak as long as he’s under contract, but he’s prepared for any outcome. While he’s been present at camp, back tightness has limited his participation in full practices. Still, his presence—both on and off the field—remains the elephant in the room for Cowboys Nation.

As the chants echo through training camp, the question isn’t just whether Jerry Jones will pay up, but when. For now, fans and Parsons alike are waiting for the Cowboys to show the same urgency other teams have for their defensive stars.