Parsons clarified Mulugheta hasn't just reached out to the Jones family but to Adam Prasifka, the Cowboys' senior director of salary cap and player contracts, as well. Ultimately, Parsons doesn't mind if the Cowboys don't want to pay up to keep him around long-term. He understands everyone needs to look out for themselves.

Parsons' contract situation lingers on as Dallas looks to put a rocky offseason that began with a coaching change behind it.