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Welcome to another blockbuster offseason in Dallas. While 2024 featured considerable fanfare and late-landing extensions for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, 2025 is the offseason of Micah Parsons.
Parsons is approaching the fifth-year option of his rookie contract and due an extension that could make him the highest-paid defender in football. He’ll make $24 million in 2025 on his fifth-year option after averaging $4.3 million per year over the first four years of his rookie contract. His annual salary via an extension — if one is worked out — will dwarf his previous income. Nick Bosa is the highest-paid defender in the NFL with an average annual salary of $34 million. Think that neighborhood.
The Cowboys didn’t work out deals with Prescott and Lamb last offseason until after training camp. They’d presumably like to settle Parsons’ future sooner this offseason. But at these stakes alongside spinning plates in Dallas, there’s no telling how long a deal will take. Not getting one done runs the risk of broaching the franchise tag in 2026.
Odighizuwa is one of the few bright spots on a defensive line that should also be a focus in the offseason. Whether the Cowboys can afford to retain him is another question. Lawrence has been a stalwart of Dallas’ defense, but will be difficult to retain at 32 years old for the perpetually cap-strapped Cowboys.
On the offensive line, perennial All-Pro Martin’s time is likely coming to an end in Dallas. He’s expected to consider retiring after season-ending ankle surgery at 34 years old if he doesn’t test the free-agent market. Dowdle has emerged as the lead back and an option to lead the backfield again in 2025. Though the draft may offer a better route for Dallas.
