Add Micah Parsons to the list of Cowboys voices clamoring for Mike McCarthy's return, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.

A 5-7 season plagued by an underperforming but injury-depleted roster has seemingly put McCarthy, who entered the year as a lame duck without a contract beyond the 2024 campaign, in potential danger of not getting another deal in Dallas.

Parsons, however, wants another chance for everybody involved.

"I think I would like a fair shot with everyone back -- players, coaches -- because the injuries kind of struck of what this season could really be," Parsons told ESPN's Todd Archer. "The injuries have been terrible. And, you know, it really sucks. Seeing Zack (Martin), D-Law (Demarcus Lawrence) not having the year I know he planned to have. He had such a great start. It really sucks.

"In terms of coaching, man, Coach Mike, me and his relationship has always been really good. He always took real good care of me. I just don't know how the how the business side of it's going to go, you know? [Owner and general manager Jerry Jones] has his own mindset about who he wants to coach. This is his team. I'm kind of just, like, a pawn in this business."

"I'm Jerry's guy," he said. "I think it will be quite ... I know it's easier said than done because I'm not at the table but that's my guy. We talk about it and how much we appreciate each side, but I know numbers talk. But man, at the end of the day whatever it takes for me just to continue to be a Cowboy until I retire, that's what I want. And I know it's going to be hard conversations and reality checks, but I think I'm a good enough caliber to be here."

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