That includes the reporters who cover the Cowboys, of course. They approached Parsons on Wednesday in hopes of a comment or an update. Parsons delivered a four-word response, shared by The Athletic's Jon Machota: "My mouth is closed."

Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons had very little to say about his contract situation and trade request. On Wednesday after practice, reporters tried to get more information from Parsons, who requested a trade from the team earlier this month.