Packers Acquire Micah Parsons in Major Cowboys Trade

The Dallas Cowboys traded star pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers after contract extension talks fell apart, with the team reportedly giving Parsons an ultimatum to either play on the fifth year of his deal or leave. Parsons and his team had approached Dallas with empathy to negotiate an extension following trade rumors, but the Cowboys declined, leading to the trade. Green Bay quickly signed Parsons to a four-year, $188 million contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The trade, which included two future first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark going to Dallas, shocked many, including Cowboys legend Michael Irvin, who had previously insisted the team wouldn't trade Parsons and dismissed trade rumors as negotiation tactics. Parsons expressed frustration with the Cowboys' handling of negotiations and injury concerns, while owner Jerry Jones claimed he had made a substantial offer. The situation highlighted a deep rift between Parsons and the Cowboys front office, culminating in a blockbuster trade that reshaped both teams' defenses.