Darren Woodson claims Stephen Jones would have acted quicker on Parsons situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Former Dallas Cowboys safety Darren Woodson suggested that Stephen Jones would have managed Micah Parsons' tenure differently, likely ending tensions sooner. Woodson, reflecting on Parsons' eventual trade to the Green Bay Packers in August, indicated that Stephen would not have allowed contract issues to linger as Jerry Jones did. Despite Parsons’ talent, his departure came after months of conflict regarding his off-field conduct and team dynamics. Woodson's comments highlight the generational differences in leadership within the Cowboys organization, especially as Stephen prepares to potentially take over operations from his father.
- •Woodson believes Stephen Jones would act decisively on player disputes.
- •Parsons was traded to the Packers last August for multiple assets.
- •Issues included Parsons’ off-field conduct and leadership concerns.
- •Stephen Jones is set to succeed Jerry Jones in Cowboys management.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Legend Boldly Claims Stephen Jones Would Have Ended Micah Parsons’ Controversial Tenure Sooner
"For nearly four decades, the Dallas Cowboys have been a family business, and a few things about the franchise happen quietly. Contracts become television stories.
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