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NFLTR Insider: Parsons, Tretter, Karlaftis, Ramsey, Metcalf, Slater, Olave, Ferguson

July 21, 2025

Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons

  • Cowboys DE Micah Parsons will report to training camp this week in the midst of his contract negotiations with Dallas. (NFLTR)

  • Parsons wants to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, which at this point is over $41 million per year. He's said he preferred to get a contract done before camp and would not practice without a new deal, though he doesn't plan to hold out.

JC Tretter

JC Tretter

  • NFLPA President and current Chief Strategy Officer JC Tretter is resigning from the NFLPA. (NFLTR)

  • Tretter had come under fire recently regarding the hiring of Lloyd Howell, who resigned as NFLPA executive director on Thursday following allegations of misuse of funds, collusion, and conflict of interest.

Buzz:

  • Every NFL player slated to wear #0 this season. (NFLTR)

  • Chiefs sign DE George Karlaftis to four-year, $93M extension. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys working out multiple free agent pass rushers. (NFLTR)

  • Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike out for season with torn ACL. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson is excited for 2025 under Brian Schottenheimer, citing strong chemistry with Dak Prescott and a deep group of playmakers. (NFLTR)

  • An anonymous GM questioned the value of Jalen Ramsey at safety for $24.1M; another coach likened his transition to Charles Woodson's late-career move. (NFLTR)

  • Saints WR Chris Olave said he's fully recovered after missing most of 2024 due to concussions. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers are more likely to sign a S than a WR and remain confident in WR Calvin Austin, WR Roman Wilson, and WR Robert Woods. (NFLTR)

  • Texans DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson said the Eagles traded him because they were “afraid of a competitor” and denies ever having teammate issues. (NFLTR)

  • Chargers LT Rashawn Slater reported to camp; contract talks ongoing. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks GM John Schneider said they tried to keep WR D.K. Metcalf, but he pushed for a move and the Steelers were aggressive in trading for him. (NFLTR)

  • 49ers DE Bryce Huff said he knew early he wasn’t a fit in Philly and is excited to reunite with DC Robert Saleh. (NFLTR)

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