Dallas Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons to Packers amid Defensive Adjustments

The Dallas Cowboys traded star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers after deciding to move on from negotiations for a top-market contract extension. The Cowboys initially sought to trade Parsons to an AFC team but received no viable offers, with the Philadelphia Eagles presenting the most lucrative proposal, which Dallas declined due to division rivalries. The Packers ultimately secured Parsons by offering defensive tackle Kenny Clark and draft picks, along with a four-year, $188 million contract deal. Following Parsons' departure, the Cowboys defense initially struggled but adapted by employing more blitzes and relying on a strong secondary, limiting key Eagles offensive players and holding the team to just three points in the second half. Sam Williams, returning from injury, emerged as a key pass rusher, showing promise to fill some of the void left by Parsons. Despite the defensive improvement, the Cowboys' offense faltered in critical moments, resulting in a narrow 24-20 loss to the Eagles in their season opener.