Reports indicate the Cowboys extended an olive branch by arranging a conference call that included Jones, his son and COO Stephen Jones, and Mulugheta to discuss the franchise-tagged wide receiver George Pickens’ future.
Mulugheta, speaking after Parsons’ trade, described the meeting as a leadership discussion rather than a contract negotiation, emphasizing the power dynamic at play between a franchise icon and a young star who had to navigate complex contract talk.
The Cowboys, for their part, have insisted that Mulugheta used abusive language and that Parsons dictated the terms of the deal, with Jones suggesting Mulugheta pressed them to accept an offer before moving on.
Mulugheta pushed back on those claims, denying use of the abusive term and noting that the contract process has become increasingly intricate, arguing that a player like Parsons isn’t equipped to navigate its complexities. He also paraphrased a sentiment about the difference between negotiating and drafting contract language, saying, “Our jobs are to chase commas.”
The renewed dialogue comes at a timely moment, as Parsons has moved on to the Packers and the league watches how high-stakes negotiations between marquee players and top agents are handled, potentially reshaping future interactions between the Cowboys and Mulugheta.
