Talks between Jones and Parsons began in January, and the two sides haven't spoken since an Aug. 1 trade request

Parsons says his posture on the sideline during the preseason finale was not a reflection on his feelings about his teammates who were on the field.

However, the football itself took a backseat to the drama of All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons ' drawn out contract negotiations with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones. Parsons walked into AT&T Stadium pregame munching on a plate of nachos, and Jones caught up with the All-Pro's mother Sherese pregame.

Micah Parsons turned things up on social media by changing his bios and making a post that suggests he may truly be done in Dallas.

Micah Parsons’ contract standoff with the Cowboys took a bizarre turn thanks to his antics at the team’s final preseason game.

The first-year coach added that he still believes Parsons will play in the first game of the regular season, in 12 days at Philadelphia. Schottenheimer may be in a shrinking minority of people who think Parsons will play, unless a new deal is signed before then.

Micah Parsons is not happy with the Dallas Cowboys. After failing to secure a long-term deal, the All-Pro edge rusher wants a trade and doesn't care who knows it. One Atlanta Falcons fan learned this first hand on Friday night during a viral encounter with Parsons.