Green Bay Packers Complete $188M Micah Parsons Trade From Dallas

The Green Bay Packers recently acquired linebacker Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster trade that has elevated their Super Bowl prospects. Parsons, a dynamic and disruptive defensive force, was coached by Penn State's James Franklin for two seasons, who praised Parsons as one of the best competitors he's ever seen and expressed confidence that Parsons will thrive in Green Bay's college-town-like environment. Franklin, who maintains close contact with Parsons and spoke with Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, highlighted Parsons' versatility and historic NFL impact, including his record of pressures and sacks. The Packers traded two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to Dallas and signed Parsons to a four-year, $188 million contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history on an annual basis. Franklin, a former Packers wide receivers coach, sees strong cultural parallels between Penn State and Green Bay, suggesting Parsons will fit in well both on and off the field. Overall, the trade is viewed as a significant move by the Packers to strengthen their defense under Hafley and build around one of the league's premier defensive stars.