As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the 2025 season, Brian Schottenheimer is set to manage several high-profile contracts but one key uncertainty is the future of their star linebacker Micah Parsons, so what does the new head coach think of extending his stay?
Along with those of quarterback Dak Prescott ($160 million) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb ($136 million), another major deal looms on the horizon for Jerry Jones to shell out but Schottenheimer remains cautious discussing such a financial commitment.
He would leave! Micah Parsons admits that he would not be part of the Dallas Cowboys if this happens
Speaking at the NFL Combine on Thursday, Schottenheimer acknowledged the complexities of NFL contracts but refrained from offering a strong opinion on Parsons‘ expected extension, effectively deferring the matter to Jones entirely.
“The business of the NFL has become so big,” Schottenheimer said. “And again, it’s a two-way street.
“There’s negotiations and sometimes those negotiations take time, [so] it’s our job to focus on the guys that are there. It’s part of the business.
“We’re always going to start with our guys. We know them, right? We’ve got history with them. We’ve developed (them).
“We understand their strengths, their weaknesses, what they bring to the table from a culture standpoint.
“So, again, it all depends on how things go. It’s a very competitive business, a very competitive time of year.”
Alongside Parsons, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is another player whose contract extension is anticipated, but based on the comments of Schottenheimer, it may not be the news Cowboys fans are looking for.
Schottenheimer looks ahead to working with Klayton Adams
With his promotion to head coach, the Cowboys needed a new offensive coordinator and that role has now been filled by Klayton Adams, who was previously the offensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
Adams played a key role in their top-10 rushing offense in 2024 and Schottenheimer spoke highly of his new colleague and his ability to contribute to the Cowboys‘ offensive strategy.
“This guy is just incredible in terms of his foundation of teaching fundamentals, and he’s been a kind of a fast riser,” Schottenheimer said. “I remember meeting him a couple years ago in Indianapolis and just walking away from the conversation and being like, okay, that guy’s different.
“He’s a guy that I’ve been tracking, and if ever given the opportunity to be a head coach and being the play caller, a guy like this would complement me in some areas that I quite honestly need to be complemented.
“I’ll be good for him because I did this for the last two years with Mike [McCarthy], and I think we’ll work very well together.”
