Jerry Jones vs. Agent: NFL's Negotiation Limits

0:00On April 1st, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is beefing with agent David Malaketa once more. Malaketa refs wire receiver George Pickens and ex-Cowboy Michael Parsons, who got traded to the Green Bay Packers last season after contract talks. Keated up, earlier this week, Jones said Pickens could save Big by ditching his agent and dealing Shrey with him. He's pulled this move before, claiming he almost locked in a deal with Parsons in early 2025 until Malaketa jumped in. Players and their reps see it as a direct shot at their business. The NFL Players Association calls these solo negotiations illegal, saying they mess with player agent bonds and skirt the rules. Fines under the current labor deal are light though, and Jones admits he'll pay them without blinking. The league hasn't cracked down hard yet, so Jones keeps testing limits. Betting the penalties won't slow him down anytime soon. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.