The Cowboys have made it clear they still plan to sign Micah Parsons to a contract extension, but trade rumors will swirl until a deal gets done.

"It's almost akin to an option quarterback," Jones said during the interview with USA Today. "He can step out, he can either hand it to that guy going down the line, or he can come on out and keep it, or he can pitch it. Three different things. The longer you give him to get to the sideline, the better chance you've got to make the better play.

The Cowboys and Micah Parsons ended the week with no progress on his contract or trade request, leaving the high-profile standoff unresolved