Micah Parsons trade details: Cowboys send star EDGE rusher to Packers in blockbuster deal image
Micah Parsons is no longer a member of the Cowboys.
On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Dallas has traded star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the the Packers. It comes on the heels of Parson's trade request from the organization, and a dispute that dragged on throughout the preseason.
The writing had been on the wall that the move was going to happen as contract talks stalled. Jerry and Stephen Jones both had viral quotes about Parsons, saying that he needed to want to get paid by the team. Parsons waited a few days and let everything sink in from the comments and reaction.
The former Cowboy requested his trade on August 1, stating blatantly in his message, "I no longer want to be here."
A trade request is one of the very limited options that players have for leverage. Parsons, penning the letter to fans, put forth all of the drama from the negotiations, including words and sentiments that aren't easy to take back.
Now, Parsons gets a fresh start with the Packers, a team with its eyes on the NFC North crown in 2025.
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Here are the trade details as the Cowboys have traded Micah Parsons to Green Bay.
Micah Parsons trade details
Cowboys get:
TBA
Packers get:
DE Micah Parsons
Parsons is one of the best edge rushers in the league and instantly bolsters a Green Bay's defensive front led by Rashan Gary and Devonte Wyatt. Given his age, the package for him is expected to be high.
Currently, the return package for Parsons has not been reported, as Schefter broke the news on Thursday. However, the ESPN reporter did add that Parsons and the Packers have agreed to a new four-year, $188 million contract, which includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and makes Parsons the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
Micah Parsons contract
Parsons' contract was a big topic of conversation leading up to his trade. The star EDGE rusher was set to play 2025 under his fifth-year team option, but he wanted a longer deal. Talks between him and Dallas fell apart. He tried to focus on training camp, but then Jerry and Stephen Jones both made comments about how he had to prove he deserved to be paid and wanted to be paid.
These comments went viral, and fans started chanting for Parsons to be paid. Instead, he has been traded to Packers, where he then reportedly signed a new four-year, $188 million contract that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Additionally, Parsons will receive $120 million fully guaranteed at signing.
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Micah Parsons stats
Here are Parsons' career stats.
Season Games Total Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles
2021 16 84 13 3
2022 17 65 13.5 3
2023 17 64 14 1
2024 13 43 12 2
Totals 63 256 52.5 9