Micah Parsons Seeks Trade After Toxic Cowboys Departure

Micah Parsons, the star pass rusher, was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster deal involving defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks. Parsons, who requested the trade amid deteriorating contract negotiations and a toxic environment in Dallas, is set to sign a four-year, $188 million deal with the Packers, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed surprise and frustration over the trade, as did former coaches Mike McCarthy and Dan Quinn, who praised Parsons' talent and noted the Cowboys never intended to trade him within the division. Parsons publicly described his time with the Cowboys as draining and toxic, citing closed-door negotiations and negative media narratives as key reasons for his departure. Meanwhile, the Cowboys narrowly lost their Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with some criticism aimed at receiver CeeDee Lamb for multiple drops, although Jones defended Lamb's overall ability. The Cowboys look to rebound in their upcoming game against the New York Giants, while Parsons begins a new chapter with the Packers.