Packers Trade For Micah Parsons In Record $188M Deal

Micah Parsons, after enduring a difficult four-month contract stalemate with the Dallas Cowboys, was traded to the Green Bay Packers, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a four-year, $188 million contract. Parsons aims to build a legacy alongside Packers legends like Brett Favre and Reggie White, with whom he has drawn comparisons due to his impressive pass-rushing stats. The Packers exchanged two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark for Parsons, addressing their need for star power and a consistent pass rush. Parsons will wear No. 1, a number last worn by Curly Lambeau in the 1920s, marking a significant career change from his previous No. 11. Packers coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged Parsons' caliber as a game-changing player, while Parsons expressed excitement about the fresh start and his potential impact on the team. Parsons' arrival is seen as a key step for Green Bay to make a deeper playoff run after reaching the postseason with one of the NFL's youngest rosters in recent years.