ARLINGTON, Texas — Three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons for the Dallas Cowboys made history ahead of contract negotiations this offseason.
His Week 18 sack of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on the first play from scrimmage Sunday gave him 10.5 sacks during the 2024 season. He then sacked Daniels again on third down of the same series to force a three-and-out and had 11.5 sacks this season. That makes him just the fourth player since 1982 — when individual sacks officially began to be tracked — with double-digit sacks in each of his first four. NFL seasons played. Parsons joined a trio of Pro Football Hall of Famers – Reggie White (1985-1988), Derrick Thomas (1989-1992) and Dwight Freeney (2002-2005) – with this passing distinction during their first four seasons played.
Parsons’ final sack against Washington was the 10th of his career, the most against any opponent in his four seasons. After Sunday’s match, he will focus on his attempt to sign long-term extension with Dallas before free agency begins in March.
“I’m going to try to work with them as much as possible to help them attack free agency,” Parsons said Dec. 19. “I want to be back with this team. This offseason, I want to be here. I want for these guys to be successful, I want to make big steps, so hopefully it can be done as soon as possible so that we can attack the offseason.
