Dallas Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay Packers for Picks, Kenny Clark

The Dallas Cowboys traded star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, ending a protracted contract dispute. Parsons immediately signed a record-breaking four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers, including $136 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid defenders in the NFL. The trade followed a contentious negotiation period where Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly questioned Parsons' injury history and downplayed fan interest, ultimately leading to a holdout and trade request. The move drew comparisons to other major Dallas sports trades, including the Mavericks' trade of Luka Dončić, and elicited emotional reactions from Parsons' former teammates and Dallas fans. Former Cowboys star Dez Bryant predicted that Arch Manning will eventually join the Cowboys, signaling ongoing speculation about the franchise's future roster moves. While the trade bolsters Green Bay's defense, it leaves Dallas facing challenges in a competitive division as they lose a premier defensive talent.