Packers Acquire Micah Parsons from Cowboys in Major NFL Trade

The Dallas Cowboys traded star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, with Parsons signing a four-year, $188 million extension including $136 million guaranteed. This trade follows a communication breakdown between Parsons and the Cowboys, where owner Jerry Jones believed he had a verbal agreement with Parsons, but Parsons’ agent demanded a trade instead. The trade was surprising given Green Bay's usual reluctance to make aggressive moves, marking one of the biggest trades in Packers history and significantly boosting their Super Bowl prospects. Parsons expressed gratitude to Dallas while embracing his new role with the Packers, who now boast an elite pass rush heading into the 2025 season. The Cowboys and Packers will face each other in Week 4, setting the stage for Parsons’ highly anticipated return to Dallas. Earlier reports noted Parsons sought a second medical opinion for back issues amid stalled contract talks before the trade was finalized.