Micah Parsons is currently in a contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys and has requested a trade away from the team, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident he won't hold out of regular-season games.

The Dallas Cowboys are a little over two weeks away from making the trip north to take on the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL season opener and a big question still lingers about whether defensive end Micah Parsons will be on the field in his home state of Pennsylvania on Thursday,

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer doesn’t appear too worried about Micah Parsons’ Week 1 availability. With a contract dispute ongoing between the star pass rusher and the Cowboys, Schottenheimer told reporters he’s confident Parsons will play when Dallas takes on its division rival on Sept. 4 – contract extension or not.

The Dallas Cowboys situation with Micah Parsons finally got an optimistic view from head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

The Dallas Cowboys and superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons remain locked in a contract stalemate. The latest news is that there is no news because Jerry Jones basically refuses to talk to Parsons' agent about a deal.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport provides the latest prognosis on the situation between the Dallas Cowboys and defensive end Micah Parsons.

The Dallas Cowboys have had a rough preseason, struggling with losses, injuries, and a weak run defense. Key players like Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs are dealing with injuries and contract disputes, impacting the team's preparedness for the season opener.