That question brings us to the Parsons matter — the elephant in the room.

Parsons has been clear since the beginning that he doesn’t want to go anywhere else. He told NFL Network on the red carpet for this past February’s NFL Honors, “I hope I’m a Cowboy for life.” And whenever asked since, he’s offered a strong version of those intentions.

But Parsons is also entering the last year of his rookie deal in 2025, a fifth-year option worth more than $24 million. He patiently waited for Prescott and Lamb to get paid. This offseason, it’s his turn.

Asked if the thinking will be altered when it’s Parsons’ turn to negotiate a potential deal given the stress big contracts can put on an organization, Jones said, “Yeah that’ll all be things we’ll consider.”

“Obviously we’re totally all in on Dak and CeeDee,” Jones told NFL.com, “but after that, then you still shape things, including Micah. But Micah’s a great player. You don’t do well in this league letting guys like Micah, usually, leave the house.”

If Parsons was, in fact, available via trade, he would be the most high-profile defensive player to be on the block since the Raiders sent Khalil Mack to the Bears for a package that included two first-round picks and more back in 2018.

Specifically, Jones was asked, could Parsons could be traded?

“We love Micah,” Jones said. “I can’t imagine there’s a scenario where he’s not wearing a star on his helmet.”