Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Darrelle Revis has criticized Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the NFL Players Association regarding the ongoing contract negotiations with linebacker Micah Parsons. Revis, mentioned as a possible candidate for the executive director position at the NFLPA, posted comments alleging that Jones was attempting to bypass proper procedures by engaging directly with Parsons rather than working through his agent.
“As players, after every game we don’t get a choice,” Revis wrote. “We’re put in front of the media and held accountable. Win or lose, missed tackle or game-saving play, it doesn’t matter — we have to answer. That’s part of the job. And that’s why it’s unacceptable to see our union leadership avoid that same responsibility now. (…) My question last week about a recent ESPN article remains unanswered, and now Jerry Jones feels comfortable publicly humiliating our union. I don’t know if filing a grievance is necessarily the right battle at this moment, since the fine to him under the CBA amounts to pennies. But doing nothing is not an option.” This statement was posted on social media by Revis.
Jones recently discussed on Michael Irvin’s podcast that he and Parsons had agreed to terms on a new deal before talks shifted when details were sent to Parsons’ agent. “When we wanted to send the details to the agent, the agent told us to stick it up our ass,” Jones said.
David Mulugheta, who represents Parsons, has denied using those words and called Jones’ claims false in comments made to multiple outlets.
Revis also addressed broader concerns about how ownership engages with players and criticized what he sees as insufficient action by union leadership. “At the very least, the NFLPA should be saying it does not condone what Jerry is doing, that all options are on the table, and reminding players that if ownership ever tries to deal with them directly while represented, they should contact their agent and the union immediately. (…) The bigger issue is respect. Jerry’s actions show that owners have no problem taking advantage of us, and when our union fails to respond, it sends the message that they’ll be able to do the same in the next CBA negotiations if the current leadership remains in place.
Every player — past, present, and future — deserves a union they can trust to protect and support them.” These comments were made by Revis.
Parsons reportedly requested a trade from Dallas but remains under contract for 2025 as speculation continues around his future with the team.
