The Herd with Colin Cowherd - Micah Parsons demands trade from Cowboys: WHAT is Jerry Jones doing?!

Episode Date: August 3, 2025

Richard Sherman reacts to Micah Parsons announcing on Twitter that he’s demanding a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. Richard lays into Jerry Jones for how he’s handled the situation after shelling out big money for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Sherm also hits on the trade scenarios surrounding Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders, Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as Jauan Jennings and the San Francisco 49ers. 02:00 - Micah Parsons 12:00 - Terry McLaurin 15:00 - Trey Hendrickson 17:30 - Jauan Jennings #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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or wherever you get your podcasts. The volume. You know this, sir? You know, this football championship. That should always be the expectation. All right, man, that's going on here. Welcome back to the Richard Sherman podcast, and I know I talk about Seahawks and Niners and the teams that I played for,

but man, this Cowboys drama has got me thinking. What is Jerry doing? Now, Michael Parsons comes out and tells the truth. Michael Parsons, his day, was transparent and those statements that he released, hey, didn't want to do this. I wanted to play for the Dallas Cowboys my whole career. It's my dad's team.

I wanted to play for these great fans. I tried my best to get it done. I didn't want to have these closed doors negotiations with the staff. I didn't feel like that was right. And he's right. Unless you're representing yourself, which I've done, then don't talk to a player by him.

without his agent present that he's not reping himself and even if you do fine cool if that's what you did with cd and dad cool but eventually you got to their agents you got to todd france you got to you got to uh tory dandy you got to their agents at athletes first and uh

Todd france I think is uh he's athletes first and and and uh toy and toy dandy is uh CIA so what's crazy about this whole thing is the quote that Jerry said, and I want to say it was April, and I want to quote it because I don't want to, I don't want to get this wrong. I do not want

to get this wrong because it was so ridiculous then, and it just seems like insanity right now, after everything that Micah says. Jerry Jones says, the agent is not a factor here. It's not something to worry about, and I don't know his name. Now, mind you. you. Michael Parsons agent was just named the most powerful agent in the NFL, best agent, whatever you want to say, but he just got an award for being the best. To say you don't know the name of the most powerful or best, quote unquote, you know, everybody has their opinion, but this is what award he's been given. But you don't know his name, Jerry, seems odd to me. That seems odd.

That seems like you're you're insinuating something. You're insinuating you can do this without him, but you didn't do that for DAC. You didn't do that for CD. You didn't do that with Trey Diggs. You didn't do it without their agents in the room. And even Tori Dandy was praising Jerry for how much he cares about his players, giving CD Lamb financial advice about his future and planning for the future.

But Micah Parsons, do we not see the same way, Jerry? because I haven't heard you before CD Lamb got his contract saying, hey, CD did this or CD is this or CD, I don't know if we're going to pay him because of A, B, and C. C.D. did a great job, played to an all-pro level, got paid. Doc Prescott did a good job. Played to an all-pro level, got paid. Michael Parsons, three all. Trey Deeks, played to an all-pro level, got paid.

Michael Parsons, three-time first-team all-pro. Still unpaid. unpaid and his teammates are saying pay him other execs around the league thought it was I mean beyond a given to pay Michael Parsons what does Jerry know that we don't know he's not a bad kid it doesn't seem on the outside looking in I haven't heard his teammates say anything about him you haven't heard any scandals come out about Michael Parsons you're not hearing oh man he's a he's a cancer in the locker room all you've heard is he's grown as a leader he's a true competitor He goes out there and puts it all on the line.

Every single Sunday, Monday, Thursday, whatever day they play. He puts it all on the line. Is he a perfect player? No, but he wrecks every game that he's in. He jumps off the tape every single time that he's in. He's one of the top 10, top 15 players in a national football league. There's no question about that is beyond contestation. So what does Jerry Jones know that we don't know?

Because I don't get this. You may DAC the highest pay. You made C.D. Lamb, the highest paid. You made Trey Diggs. If I'm not mistaken, the highest pay, or to write up there with him. So why not Micah? His accolades stack up with everybody else's. He's not injured.

He's healthy right now from what I can understand, but he just doesn't want to practice because obviously there's a contract dispute, and it makes no sense. There are probably 31 other teams that would take him. Now, not every team can take him for 41 million, which is what he will demand and what he will deserve because you wait at this long. You could have got him with Nick. John Bolsa's deal, which was, I think, $34 million a year. That sounds like a bargain now compared to what people are getting.

Now you've got to go above T.J. Watts, 41 and some change. Like, why? Why wait this long? Why? Why keep making it improve it? Why keep making it and then you, now you're making it an issue between fans and players. Now fans will sit there and look at a player and be like, man, what is he talking? He's not doing everything he can for the team. Yes, he is. He's done everything he could for the Dallas Cowboys fans. Like, I know you guys probably don't feel great about me, and, you know, it is what it is. But Michael Parsons is a great player who's done a great job for your team and deserves the money that he's asking for.

He deserves it. He deserved it years ago. He probably would be looking for an extension at this point. If you would have just signed him when you were supposed to sign him or an extension next year. But if you're going to keep holding him hostage, I just don't know. It just, it's a bad look. It's a bad look on end. Everybody's talking about, man, our team needs to, not, not many teams have 41 million in open space or the ability to create enough money

to be able to assign Marker Park, Michael Parsons to an extension, bring him in immediately now, and especially the contenders, especially the contenders. Everybody's talking about, man, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to pull a fast one again. I don't think so. I mean, Howie is a magician. He does a phenomenal job, one of the best in the history of the game. has put together incredible teams.

But if you tell me Howie Roseman can get Jerry Jones to trade Micah Parsons within a division coming fresh off a Super Bowl win, like, oh my God, wait until you hear what I got to say after that day. That would be insanity. So you would assume he has to get

at least out of the east. So then it leaves you a lot of NFC teams, a lot of AFC team. But where does Michael want to go? And what can he get done? Who has the space? All that matters. not going to speculate and get into all those details.

But why are we here? Why are we even talking about this? Because only Jerry can put us in a position where one of his best players and it's not even debatable is sitting here saying, wow, you guys don't want me. And I've been saying it for years that I don't understand why they aren't paying him. What did he do to Jerry Jones? What has he done? What has Michael Parsons done to Jerry Jones for him not to want to pay him major money going

forward because I don't see it. I don't see the problem. I don't see the issue. I don't see the hesitation because he hasn't done anything to make you want to hesitate. He's a great player. He's leader. He's done everything he's supposed to do. But having the conversations without his agent there and then thinking that, hey, we agreed to something and we're not even going to involve the agent and whatever the agent said, we're not even going to answer his calls because we agreed to something without you. That sounds beyond ridiculous. And, Jerry, you wouldn't advise your own son to do that

without his lawyers and his representation present. Cool, you can talk about subtle details. You can maybe talk about an outline. Hey, we're trying to get you $200 million. Yep, four years, $200 million. Cool, I hear you, Jerry. That sounds great. Man, highest paid defense of non-quarterback in the league.

Cool, Jerry, that sounds great. Just talked to my agent iron out the details, and we can go ahead with it. But you don't want to do that for some reason. And that's where the rub is. That's the details we need. Like, why don't you want his agent to be there? What details were in there that you knew that Dave and Mulliggetto would see and say,

hold up. This ain't happening. It's definitely not happening like that because that's how shady it sounds when you said, hey, we had an agreement in place. But when the agent calls, I don't answer the phone. It sounds like you got something up your sleeve, Jerry, and I want to know what's up your sleeve. because it doesn't make sense to anyone else.

And it's now playing out in the public right before another season, promising season. You guys, your best players are healthy. You're good. I think the left tackle might have got a little banged up, but knock on what he's going to be okay. But you're healthy going to season. There's hope in the fan base.

There's excitement as it should be going into the football year for every team. You should feel good. We're a chance at a Super Bowl. Cool. Let the season. and, you know, kind of put your fire out. But cool, you can have those expectations. But the amount of vitro and drama that Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones are injecting into

this franchise before it even starts just crazy. Why? How does this? I see in no world that this benefits your football team. In no world that this makes you a better football team, an easier football team to root for, it makes your best players happier and when I play for you, it does the exact opposite. you have CD Lamb sitting there like come on man Pam what are you own

you are on? Like you are creating division within a team not against other teams but against you because of how you're speaking about your players because of how you're treating your players and it's bad business man it's bad business and I you know

you would think wisdom comes with age but it's clearly going the other way for it, Jerry, and I don't get it. I really don't. Nothing says summer, like long days, clutch plays, and firing off a few bets, all with Draft King Sportsbook. As the season heats up, so do the bats. And Draft King Sportsbook has you covered with live betting, home run props, odds boosts, and more. Whether you're chasing dingers or jumping in mid-game.

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has requested a trade from the Washington commanders. He wants to be paid like the top receiver in the National Football League, which would put him over 40 million. And it's something that I think the Washington commanders are unwilling to do. And you understand both sides of it. You understand from Terry McLaren's side, hey, you brought another guy in. And I knew that once they brought Debo in and the amount of money he was making,

it would cause an issue with Terry McLaren. I said that when it happened. I said, I just don't know how Terry will respond to this. And everybody told me that was crazy. I said, I don't know. because receivers are that way. Like you're bringing somebody else here, you don't think I'm that great,

then show me how much you value me by paying me the amount of money. So then I'll sleep calm at night. I'll sleep good at night. Hey, that's not my world. I didn't create it. That's just how it is, and that's how it's playing out.

Terry McLaren warns security. He wants respect from the Washington commanders. They are saying they're unwilling to trade him and they're unwilling to meet his demands. They're willing to put him in the $33, $34 million range that D.K. Medcav just signed for. He's unwilling to accept. kind of numbers. Is there another team that is willing to also to not only trade potentially

at first? Well, the receiver market has been different. I mean, maybe at third and a fifth, you're going to have to, because you're going to have to pay him so much, the draft value will likely go down. But on top of that, you're going to have to pay him what he wants. So you're going to have to agree to an extension before the trade ever comes through along with the draft compensation. And maybe the commanders are going to ask for something crazy because you're going it at a point in the season that you can't necessarily, like, find his replacement. You're not going to be able to replace his production, his veteran presence, you know, who he's been to the Washington commanders over these years instantly, unless you get a player

of equal value. But even then, you're talking about getting him up to speed with the playbook, the culture of the team. Terry McLaurin has been a consummate professional for the Washington commanders. So there's just so many moving parts that I just don't see a deal happening quickly here, unless the team is desperate and really is in love with Terry McLaren and they're really willing to give a boatload of draft picks and make Washington a deal that they can't refuse. I just don't see it happening. I see Terry McLaren likely settling for contract. He doesn't necessarily agree with in both sides. You know, that's what it'll end up being. It'll be a compromise. Terry McLaren will get some concessions. The Washington commanders will get some concessions. Hopefully they shake hands and Terry McLaren is a Washington commander for years to come. But it's it's going to be a, situation that we need to watch. Trey Hendrickson, he's watching practice.

He's showing up. And that's a new thing that's happening these days. Players are getting smart because they made it such a, so financially discouraging to sit out and miss games when you're holding out. They put all the control on the team's hands. And so players have taken the control back by saying, I'm going to hold in. And I'm not even necessarily going to say it's a hold in. I'm just going to show up and I'm going to have some undisclosed injury that you can't prove I don't have.

and I'm going to get treated for it every day. What are you going to do? You're going to tell me I'm not hurt. You can't do that. Not in this day and age. Not with social media and everything, but you can kind of speculate it. And until you pay Trey Hendrickson,

it doesn't look like he's going to be on the field. And if he misses the game and you lose that, that AFC North isn't a division you can play with. Baltimore Ravens aren't going to be playing any games. And you got a quarterback in these receivers that are highly, highly paid, going to put up a lot of points. And the one guy you had on defense that's been consistent year after year, you're not giving you.

that respect. Even Joe Burrell thought you would pay him. You pay T. Higgins? Cool. Pay Jemar Chase? Top money. Top dollar. Got it. Joe Burrell has his money. Cool. Got it. Now you don't want to pay the defense. And Mike Brown has been one of those owners who said, you know, they had to sell the naming rights, naming rights to the stadium for Joe Burroughs deal. Like they are, they do not like to spend money. And I'm not going to, you know, spill the beans about how some of the conversations went and we were negotiating with owners, but Mike Brown, you know, the way he spends money isn't necessarily seen in a good light by the other owners of the league. You know, I think they would like him to have to spend more money and like it to be in line

with everybody else who's trying to grow the game and make this a better product. And they don't think he's investing enough into his team to grow the game. But he's benefiting as much as the rest of them are. But that's a story for a different day. I'm not going to go down that rabbit hole, which is, today. But they need to pay Tray Henderson until they do. Could he, could he be sitting out week one with an undisclosed injury? Potentially. What can the team do? Can they find him? Can it sure they can. But again, it doesn't work to anybody's favor. You find him a lot of money, find him a game

check. You piss him off more. You put your team in a harder spot. Maybe he walks away. Maybe he misses more games. Those things never work out. So he has leverage here. The team is better off just making him happy and paying him what he deserves. Maybe again, there's a middle ground there somewhere that they can find. Hopefully it happens. Juan Jennings, another situation we're monitoring. And I was for chats, you know, for the Niners fans. But it's a situation you've got to monitor because of what he's asked for publicly to say,

either trade me or pay me. And I know Kyle Shanahan and all the coaches are going to say all the right things because they're a team with a great coaching staff, a great culture. great front office staff, great team, great teammates. But from the outside looking in, if you're just looking at it objectively, knowing what you know, you say, okay, Joanne Jennings have this injury, and calf injuries are nagging, and they take a while, and you don't want them to come back because once they come back,

you've got to sit three, four weeks anyway. So I understand the patience and, hey, we're going to take our time, we're going to make sure we get it right. But from the outside looking in, when you make those demands, it could look like you're holding in. And so I'm glad Calh Shanahan got ahead of it and said, hey, now this is an injury. We understand we're all on the same page here, and I respect that. That's how you put fires out and you put out potential speculation that he could be holding out.

But that's a situation to monitor because I'm interested to see what the 49ers do. Brandon Iyuk is still not playing Ricky Persol, you know, is back in the lineup, but he's been banged up. You've heard about some young guys stepping up. They're bringing in guys because they just don't have enough legs in a receiver room. So right now, all your foundational players are showing up. Trent Williams showed up on time, in shape. They say Nicholas, John Bosa is having an incredible camp. Fred Warner looks like the beast that he has been all pro Fred.

The guys are there. George Kittle looks amazing. Christian McCaffrey, the burst. Everything is still there. But you need these receivers to show up. And Joanne Jennings technically will be your one without Brandon Ayup there. you know, Ricky Purcell, maybe, you know, maybe one, two, maybe they're both, depending on how they're drawing a plays out.

But from a veteran perspective, he had almost 1,000 yards last year. He was very reliable and very consistently open, consistently getting separation, consistently doing what he needs to do, both blocking and setting the tone in ball games with his ability to get open and make big plays. I think they're going to have to do something. I think they're going to have to appease him. And I think once they do, there might be a chance that he's back in practice that day. I don't know.

Kind of seems that way, though. As always, it's beautiful joining with you. I will be in San Francisco for the training camp in person with the Richard Sherman podcast. That's going to be an incredible day. I'll be in Seattle at training camp for the Richard Sherman podcast. So stay tuned for those in-person live interviews with the players and coaches. I'm looking forward to that.

It's going to be a really exciting time. We're venturing out, people. We're venturing out. We're taking it out of the podcast, out of the Man Cave, and we're going out to the facilities and seeing people in person. And I want to hear the real story. I'm going to see if I can get Joanne because I want to ask you myself. Stay tuned.

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