Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said he does not believe that linebacker Micah Parsons will be available to start in the Cowboys' opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. "No, absolutely not," Jones said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN. "A big part of that is his decision. How would I know that?"

Jerry Jones isn’t sure Micah Parsons will be on the field for the start of the Cowboys’ 2025 season. Parsons was on hand for the Cowboys’ joint practice with the Rams on Tuesday, but did not speak with Jones — the two have not talked since he requested a trade last Friday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Jones hasn't personally spoken with Parsons since the news of the trade request broke. Parsons kicked off the contract talks this year with a meeting he arranged with Jones on Jan. 10 at the College Football Playoff semifinal at AT&T Stadium. It's Jones' turn to reach out, but that's something he has yet to do. "I have not, no," Jones said.