Micah Parsons might have grown up in Pennsylvania, but he wasn’t a fan of the Eagles or Steelers as a kid. Instead, Parsons cheered for the Cowboys during his childhood.
Parsons pointed that fact out after being traded from Dallas to Green Bay on Thursday.
Parsons released a lengthy statement after the trade, sharing his thoughts on being traded from the Cowboys after four seasons.
“Cowboy Nation, growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, I was one of the few kids in my neighborhood who cheered for the Dallas Cowboys. Nearly everyone around supported the Eagles, but I always believed in the star,” Micah Parsons said on X. “To wear the blue and white at Penn State and then carry those same colors into the NFL as a Cowboy, it was more than a dream, it was destiny.
“From the moment I arrived in Dallas, you embraced me and my family as your own. You made a kid from the east coast feel right at home in Texas. Every time I pulled up to work, every time I stepped onto that field, I felt the weight and pride of representing you. You didn’t just give me a jersey, you gave me a place to belong.
“I never wanted this chapter to end, but not everything was in my control. My heart has always been here, and it still is. Through it all, I never made any demands. I never asked for anything more than fairness. I only asked that the person I trust to negotiate my contract be part of the process.
“This is a sad day, but not a bitter one. I’ll never forget the joy of draft night, the adrenaline of running out of the tunnel, or the brotherhood I shared with my teammates, coaches, and the staff who prepared me for every single game. Those memories are mine forever.
“North Texas will continue to be my home in the offseason. I’ll still be here, giving back to the community that gave me so much. And no matter where the next chapter takes me, the bond we’ve built will never break.
“Thank you, Cowboy Nation, for every cheer, every moment, and every ounce of love you showed me. Wearing the star has been the honor of my life.
“With gratitude and love, #11.”
The trade of Micah Parsons to the Packers ends an eventful offseason filled with plenty of twists and turns for Parsons and Dallas.
The former Harrisburg High School star was frustrated throughout the offseason that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones failed to negotiate with Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, during contract negotiation talks.
Parsons’ frustration led to him eventually requesting a trade out of Dallas.
On Thursday, that trade request was finally granted, marking one of the biggest trades in NFL history. To land Parsons, the Packers gave up two first-round picks and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
Parsons was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 and has made the Pro Bowl all four of his seasons in the NFL.
He was drafted by the Cowboys with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after starring at Harrisburg High and Penn State.
The 26-year-old is one of only three players in the NFL to record 12-plus sacks in at least four of the past five seasons, according to Schefter.
Now, he is on the move.
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