Cowboys lit $20 million on fire paying Jake Ferguson to spite Micah Parsons

The Landry Hat writer Jason Kandel argues that the Dallas Cowboys' decision to give tight end Jake Ferguson a four-year, $52 million extension with $20 million guaranteed has backfired. Kandel contends the deal was made partly to prove Jerry Jones pays players following the trade of Micah Parsons, but Ferguson's on-field regression has made the contract look increasingly disastrous.

Following a loss to Tampa Bay where Ferguson dropped two passes including a deflection leading to a game-sealing interception, the article highlights his eight fumbles since 2024. Kandel calls for the Cowboys to reduce Ferguson's snaps behind options like Brevyn Spann-Ford and suggests the team consider cutting ties this coming offseason.