Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons listened to talk surrounding Dallas’ noticeably quiet free agency ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be held in Detroit from April 25 to April 27.
The All-Pro pass rusher wants Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (who promised to “give it our all” in Tuesday’s pre-draft press conference after another early playoff exit last season) to do something for him. He explained why he’s not worried about his future in Dallas. .
“That’s a lot of stories [about free agency]But I would like to see them add more people to come help me. [quarterback] duck [Prescott] create opportunities for [wide receiver] Seedy [Lamb]Parsons, 25, told the Post while promoting Bleacher Report’s live NFL Draft show featuring himself and the Texans quarterback. CJ Stroud starts Thursday.
Parsons, who was selected 12th overall by Dallas in the 2021 NFL Draft, emphasized patience and a focus on young, quality players.
“The reality is we still have six or seven All-Pros on our team. [that are] “It’s about getting back to being a team that didn’t lose,” he said. “We may have lost some fundamental fundamentals, but there’s nothing we can’t get in the draft, and there’s something we can create.” [happen] In June.
“There’s still time until the season. And I think we’ll add a great group of players…undrafted free agents who are still quality players.” [safety] Juannie Thomas, and how he contributes to our team, and he’s going to grow into a bigger role this year, and he was an undrafted guy. ”
The Cowboys have seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including the 24th overall pick in the first round.
Parsons’ reaction to the pick will be shown in real time on Bleacher Report’s Live NFL Draft Show. The show will be broadcast on the B/R app and YouTube starting Thursday at 7:45 p.m. and throughout all seven rounds of the three-day event. E.T.
“I’m a big fan,” Parsons said of the 2024 draft class. “I want to see these young players come into the league and make their mark. That’s what’s important…It’s like passing the stone in a way, and then the competition You’ll see it grow.”
Parsons and Stroud, the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, will share their unique perspectives and insights live from B/R’s New York studio and take questions from fans via “The Chat” on the B/R app during Round 1. I plan to comply. of draft.
The Post spoke with Parsons before the Cowboys. Exercised the 5th year option He signed his rookie contract on Wednesday, meaning his contract with Dallas runs through the 2025 season.
Prescott and Lamb, who along with Parsons make up Dallas’ big three, are expected to sign long-term deals after strong seasons in 2023.
The quarterback led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes, and Lamb led the league with 135 catches in 2023.
Parsons is in his fourth NFL season and is 3-3 in the Pro Bowl, but he led the Cowboys with 14 sacks in 2023.
However, the Cowboys’ season ended on a disappointing note, losing to the Packers 48-32 in the wild card round.
It was Dallas’ 13th straight trip to the playoffs without winning a conference championship.
They lost eight players to free agency, including five starting pitchers, and are under pressure to fill key vacancies in this year’s draft.
So far, they have only signed two outside free agents, Pro Bowl linebacker Eric Kendricks and running back Royce Freeman.
