Micah Parsons joining the Baltimore Ravens is the lightyears-long-longest of long shots, but you can truly never say never, right? The Indianapolis Colts traded Marshall Faulk to the St. Louis Rams, the Oakland Raiders traded Randy Moss to the New England Patriots, and the Raiders even sent Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears at the height of his career.
Big trades happen, and the thought of Parsons in purple and black should excite Ravens fans everywhere.
Parsons is everything a defense dreams of—fast, explosive, versatile, and relentless. The three-time Pro Bowler has been a game-wrecker since stepping onto the NFL stage in 2021, racking up double-digit sacks in each of his first three seasons. Imagine pairing him with emerging stars Travis Jones, Nnamdi Madubiuke, and Odafe Oweh. Baltimore already has pieces, but Parsons operates in a different universe. Parsons plays like a Raven.
The question, of course, is whether the Cowboys would actually part ways with their defensive superstar. Parsons’ frustrations in Dallas have been mounting this season. Combine that with the Cowboys' media circus, questionable roster moves, and lack of postseason success, and it's not hard to see why Parsons might want out.
BREAKING: Micah Parsons headed off the field early and has began walking to Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/UfnAt5WMZb
— The Ravens Realm (@RealmRavens) December 10, 2024
The Cowboys' dysfunction is becoming harder to ignore. Owner Jerry Jones is more focused on making headlines than building a winner, and Dallas hasn’t made an NFC Championship game since 1995.
While Parsons has been vocal about wanting to stay a Cowboy, he’s also been visibly frustrated with the team. Monday night’s loss to the Bengals might have been the tipping point.
Dallas managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, botching a blocked punt recovery and allowing Ja’Marr Chase to score the game-winning touchdown. Parsons, who led the charge in holding the Bengals' high-powered offense to just 20 points at that point, looked visibly devastated on the sidelines. This wasn’t just frustration over a single loss. It felt deeper.
Dallas is dysfunctional. They haven’t paid him. Baltimore would be a nice quiet destination away from all that. Baltimore has needed a premier edge rusher with get off and dynamic impact for years.
— Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) December 10, 2024
Jerry Jones and company seem to be fumbling Parsons’ future. Despite locking up Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb with massive contracts, there’s been no movement on extending Parsons, even though his fifth-year option guarantees he’ll make $21.3 million in 2025. Add in questionable moves like trading a fourth-round pick for Jonathan Mingo, and it’s fair to wonder if Dallas has any idea what they’re doing.
If Parsons were to hit the trade market, the Ravens should absolutely throw their hat in the ring. Baltimore’s defense has been elite for years, but their pass rush could use a generational talent like Parsons. Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh are solid, but neither brings the game-changing presence Parsons does.
He would immediately make the Ravens one of, if not the most feared defenses in the league.
Trading for Parsons wouldn’t come cheap, but Baltimore has general manager Eric DeCosta. The savvy GM has shown time and again he knows how to construct a winning roster. Why wouldn't Parsons prefer that over the clown show that is the Jerryworld Cowboys?
Parsons to Baltimore is the ultimate pipe dream. But if the Cowboys decide to blow it all up—and Parsons finally throws in the towel (fingers crossed)—this is the kind of move that could cement a Ravens dynasty. Never say never.
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