Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons is hopeful about securing a long-term deal with the team, but the question remains: When will it happen?

Clarence Hill of All City DLLS reports that the Cowboys have not yet had serious discussions with Parsons’ agent, David Mulegheta, though a deal could be reached quickly if both sides are motivated.

Parsons stated on Thursday that he wasn’t concerned about the lack of a long-term agreement, mentioning he’s had discussions with owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones at the team facility.

“It’s coming along well,” Parsons said, per Hill.

Parsons noted late last season that he didn’t need $40 million annually, but since then, Myles Garrett of the Browns and Ja’Marr Chase of the Bengals have reset the non-quarterback market to over $40 million. Parsons is expected to exceed Chase’s $40.25 million yearly average.

Parsons acknowledged on Thursday that “$40” million is indeed within reach for him.

“I just played these last couple years on $2 [million] and $3 million,” Parsons said. “I think if I had $40 million, I’d be the happiest man alive. You go from playing for the league rookie minimum and get that big of a jump, I think anybody would be happy.”

Parsons played last season on a base salary of $2.989 million and is set to play 2025 on the fifth-year option of $24.07 million.

On social media Friday, he appeared to send a message after Mulugheta secured large deals for Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn and Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

“Some of these agents don’t have the best interest for y’all man!,” Parsons posted. “Wake up. David Mulugheta has been showing it time and time again! It’s sad seeing some of these players get violated by teams because of lack of decency and effort by their agents!”

So, no, Parsons isn’t taking a hometown discount. With four Pro Bowls, two All-Pro honors, and 52.5 sacks over four seasons, he’s earned an extension that would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.