While some big trades unfolded before Tuesday’s trade deadline, the biggest NFL blockbuster arguably occurred before the season. The Dallas Cowboys sent shockwaves throughout the NFL by sending Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks. Parsons will face a familiar foe when the Packers host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. When they traded Parsons, the Cowboys reportedly took preemptive measures to ensure the superstar edge rusher doesn’t wind up in Philly. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the exchange included a “poison pill” that requires Green Bay to give Dallas its 2028 first-round pick if trading Parsons to any NFC East team. The trade includes the same stipulation, with the Cowboys owing the Packers their 2028 first-rounder if they move Clark to any other NFC North squad. Philadelphia pursued Parsons this offseason, but the Cowboys had no interest in moving the All-Pro to their division rival. They instead sent the 26-year-old to another NFC contender before his final season under contract. Story continues below advertisement The Eagles, New York Giants or Washington Commanders should count out the possibility of ever acquiring Parsons from the Packers, but it’s highly unlikely Green Bay would flip him anyway. Parsons has quickly gotten comfortable in Green Bay, registering 6.5 sacks and 20 pressures in eight games. The Packers will need a victory over the Eagles to stay in first place if the Detroit Lions or Chicago Bears win on Sunday. While the Eagles couldn’t land Parsons, they acquired pass rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins before the trade deadline. The reported poison pill highlights the potential difficulty the New England Patriots may have faced in convincing their AFC East adversary to negotiate. Story continues below advertisement