NFL
Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons
Dallas Cowboys, Defensive End
Age: 25y-8m-26d (May 26, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2021
Agent(s): David Mulugheta, Andre Odom (Athletes First)
2025 Cap Hit
$24,007,000
2025 Cash
$24,007,000
Career Earnings
$17,079,792
2021-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Micah Parsons signed a 4 year, $17,079,793 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $9,781,668 signing bonus, $17,079,793 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,269,948. In 2025, Parsons will earn a base salary of $24,007,000, while carrying a cap hit of $24,007,000 and a dead cap value of $24,007,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $17,079,793
Average Salary:
$4,269,948
Signing Bonus:
$9,781,668
GTD at Sign:
$17,079,793
Total GTD:
$17,079,793
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 | $3,105,417 | 1.70% | $10,441,668 | $10,441,668 | $17,079,792 | |
| 2022 |
|
23 | $3,881,771 | 1.86% | $1,436,354 | $11,878,022 | $13,974,375 | |
| 2023 |
|
24 | $4,658,125 | 2.07% | $2,212,708 | $14,090,730 | $10,092,604 | |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $5,434,479 | 2.13% | $2,989,062 | $17,079,792 | $5,434,479 | |
| 2025 |
|
26 |
Club
|
$24,007,000 | 8.73% | $24,007,000 | $41,086,792 | $24,007,000 |
| 2026 |
|
27 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 | $660,000 | $9,781,668 | $10,441,668 | $10,441,668 | $41,086,792 | |
| 2022 |
|
23 | $1,436,354 | - | $1,436,354 | $11,878,022 | $30,645,124 | |
| 2023 |
|
24 | $2,212,708 | - | $2,212,708 | $14,090,730 | $29,208,770 | |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $2,989,062 | - | $2,989,062 | $17,079,792 | $26,996,062 | |
| 2025 |
|
26 |
Club |
$24,007,000 | - | $24,007,000 | $41,086,792 | $24,007,000 |
Contract Notes
- Fully guaranteed
- 5th-year option available
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$17,079,792
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$10,441,668 |
$10,441,668 |
All NFL (1st) DROY |
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,436,354 |
$11,878,022 |
All NFL (1st) |
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,212,708 |
$14,090,730 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:OLB All NFL (2nd) |
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,989,062 |
$17,079,792 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:DE |
| Total |
$17,079,792 |
$17,079,792 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$24,007,000 |
||
| Total |
$41,086,792 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$7,298,124 | $9,781,668 | - | - | - | - | $17,079,792 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$660,000
|
$9,781,668 |
$10,441,668 |
$10,441,668 |
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| 2022 |
|
23 |
$1,436,354
|
$1,436,354 |
$11,878,022 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$2,212,708
|
$2,212,708 |
$14,090,730 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$2,989,062
|
$2,989,062 |
$17,079,792 |
||||||
| Total |
$7,298,124 |
$9,781,668 |
$17,079,792 |
$17,079,792 |
|||||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$24,007,000
|
$24,007,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$31,305,124 |
$9,781,668 |
$41,086,792 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$7,298,124 | $9,781,668 | - | - | - | - | $17,079,792 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
DAL |
18 - 18 | COVID-19 |
-
Apr 24, 2024
Dallas (DAL) exercised a $24.007 million 5th-year option for 2025
-
Dec 02, 2022
Fined $11,139 Fighting with Nick Gates (NYG)
-
Oct 21, 2022
Fined $10,609 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jun 09, 2021
Signed a 4 year $17 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
Apr 29, 2021
Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2022 |
|
Fighting with Nick Gates (NYG) | $11,139 | |
| Oct 21, 2022 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Philadelphia (PHI) | $10,609 | |
| Fines: 2 | $21,748 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DAL | 13 | 13 | 696 | 63.20 | 12 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 | 17 | 864 | 81.50 | 14 | 64 | 36 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | DAL | 17 | 17 | 918 | 80.00 | 14 | 65 | 42 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 903 | 79.10 | 13 | 84 | 64 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $134,815,532
- Avg. Salary: $33,703,883
- NFL Rank: 20
- DE Rank: 1
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $4,269,948
- NFL Rank: 398
- DE Rank: 37
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Micah Parsons to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | 5 | $141,000,000 | $28,200,000 | 25 |
| Joshua Hines-Allen | 5 | $141,250,000 | $28,250,000 | 26 |
| Chris Jones | 5 | $158,750,000 | $31,750,000 | 29 |
| Nick Bosa | 5 | $170,000,000 | $34,000,000 | 25 |
| Averages | 5 | $152,750,000 | $30,550,000 | 26.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Parsons's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $184,805,388 | $30,800,898 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Parsons statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brian Burns
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 2.06 | 0.64 | 2.00 | 2.03 | 69.30 |
|
Joshua Hines-Allen
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 2.29 | 0.69 | 2.06 | 2.88 | 86.20 |
|
Chris Jones
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 1.48 | 0.79 | 1.58 | 2.82 | 88.05 |
|
Nick Bosa
2021-2022
|
97.06 | 2.45 | 1.03 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 90.05 |
| Average | 97.06 | 2.07 | 0.79 | 2.00 | 2.56 | 83.40 |
|
Micah Parsons
2023-2024
|
88.24 | 2.20 | 0.87 | 2.03 | 3.77 | 91.35 |
| Pct Change | -9.09 | 6.28 | 10.13 | 1.50 | 47.27 | 9.53 |
| Median Prime % Change | 7.91% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | 10.94% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Micah Parsons
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $134,815,532 | $33,703,883 |
