The Dallas Cowboys are once again in the spotlight as a contract standoff between star linebacker Micah Parsons and team owner Jerry Jones spirals into a high-profile feud involving Jay-Z, Dez Bryant, and Roc Nation Sports.
Parsons has formally requested a trade, reportedly targeting a move to the rival Philadelphia Eagles. Sources say the situation worsened after Jerry Jones bypassed agent David Mulugheta, attempting to deal with Parsons directly—sparking backlash and comparisons to outdated power dynamics.
Adding fuel to the fire, Jones invoked a 2015 contract negotiation involving Jay-Z and former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. According to Jones, Jay-Z promised Dez would attend all meetings, but communication broke down. "He quit taking my call," Jones said of Jay-Z.
That claim didn’t sit well with either Bryant or Roc Nation. Bryant issued a strong warning to Jones, hinting he could expose damaging behind-the-scenes details. Roc Nation also clapped back, saying, “The claim that Mr. Carter or Roc Nation representatives did not return a call from Jerry Jones is not only a false statement, but it’s also a comical one.”
— Roc Nation Sports (@RocNationSports) August 3, 2025
Roc Nation confirmed the 2015 deal was negotiated at New York’s 21 Club, including a $70 million contract with $45 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.
With tensions escalating, the Cowboys now face mounting pressure from Micah Parsons, Roc Nation, and Dez Bryant—turning training camp into a media frenzy.
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