Packers Acquire All-Pro Micah Parsons in Blockbuster Trade with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys traded star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster deal that includes two first-round picks (2026 and 2027) and defensive tackle Kenny Clark going to Dallas. Parsons signed a historic four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers, which includes $136 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL. Despite the Cowboys gaining valuable draft capital and cap space, the trade significantly weakens their defense, which was notably strong with Parsons on the field. Parsons, a two-time first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, joins a Packers defense already strong in takeaways and overall rankings, positioning Green Bay as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The trade has drawn reactions from sports figures including NBA star Draymond Green and former NFL players, acknowledging the rarity and magnitude of the move. Green Bay's acquisition of Parsons is seen as a game-changing event that could reshape the NFL's competitive landscape.