The Dallas Cowboys may have 99 problems, and the way owner Jerry Jones handles contract negotiations could be considered a big one.
Jones spoke with the media Saturday regarding Micah Parsons’ contract situation. The EDGE, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, has requested a trade.
The 82-year-old owner clarified the Cowboys have no plans to trade Parsons. While discussing negotiations, Jones took an unprovoked jab at former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and his agent, rapper Jay-Z.
“When we have a problem within the team and a player, I don’t ever find the agent. He’s nowhere to be found,” Jones said. “…Jay-Z and I negotiated [Bryant’s contract in 2015], spent hours. He said, ‘Anybody in my organization is on time.’ He said, ‘My office used to be on the street corner, and I’ve always been early. So, they will be on time.’ And I said, ‘Where do I sign? But I’m going to call you.’ Finally, he quit taking my call.”
The 25-time Grammy winner’s sports agency, Roc Nation, took issue with Jones’ comment. In a statement released on X Sunday, it denied his claim, calling it “comical.”
