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Technically, the Cowboys have labeled Micah Parsons a linebacker since drafting him in 2020.

They have not changed his position on any public-facing rosters in three seasons despite him spending most of his career on the line of scrimmage at defensive end.

In a long-expected decision, the team is placing a fifth-year option on him.

Parsons is receiving his fifth-year option at defensive end, not linebacker, two people familiar with the decision told The Dallas Morning News.

As a linebacker, Parsons would earn a little more than $24 million in 2025, the final season of his rookie contract.

As a defensive end, his 2025 salary will be $21.32 million.

NFL teams can add a fifth season to the contract of any first-round pick, three seasons into that playerā€™s deal.

This is the first time Parsonsā€™ position has had any bearing on his compensation.

As mandated under the collective bargaining agreement, his option comes at the position that more closely coincides with the three-time Pro Bowlerā€™s on-field usage.

Last year, while spending more time in the defensive lineā€™s meeting room than linebacker, Parsons played 87.8% of his regular-season snaps on the line of scrimmage in 2023, according to Pro Football Focus.

If Parsonsā€™ agent is compelled, the position designation could prompt a dispute.

Then again, anyone familiar with David Mulugheta knows the option-year salary is arguably immaterial since Parsons probably wonā€™t take the field under it.

 

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