The Dallas Cowboys find themselves at the center of a heated debate following their decision to trade star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
The blockbuster move has drawn sharp criticism from fans and analysts who question the timing and logic behind parting ways with one of the league’s most dominant defensive players.
ESPN analyst Chris Broussard delivered some of the harshest criticism of Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones after the trade became official.
“I think Jerry Jones has become the worst GM in the league,” Broussard said.
"I think Jerry Jones has become the worst GM in the league." 🗣️ — @Chris_Broussard pic.twitter.com/GYb5rMlRoQ
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Broussard pointed to a pattern of questionable decisions that have put Dallas in a difficult position.
The timing and structure of contracts for CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, combined with missing the opportunity to lock up Parsons at a more reasonable price, created what Broussard sees as a financial mess.
The analyst believes this mismanagement has left the Cowboys with three of the highest-paid players at their respective positions while limiting their ability to address other roster needs.
He predicts a challenging season ahead with an equally concerning future if Jones fails to change course.
The trade concluded months of growing tension between Parsons and the Cowboys’ front office.
Contract negotiations had stalled, and the linebacker had publicly requested a trade due to his strained relationship with team management.
Parsons wasted little time capitalizing on his fresh start.
He quickly signed a four-year, $188 million extension with Green Bay, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Jones defended the move by citing the need to improve Dallas’s run defense and acquire valuable draft capital.
However, critics question whether trading away a player entering his prime was truly the right strategic decision for the franchise’s long-term success.
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