Remember how the Dallas Mavericks front office trashed Luka Doncic after they traded him away to justify their decision? The same thing is happening with Micah Parsons who the Dallas Cowboys sent to the Green Bay Packers.
Micah Parsons vs Green Bay Packers
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) in the first half of the 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The four-time Pro Bowl was sent by the Cowboys to the Packers after months-long negotiations over his new contract. The defensive end signed a four-year contract worth $188 million which means he will earn around $47 million. This makes him the highest paid non-quarterback player in the league.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones justified that they traded him to make the team better. They received Kenny Clark in the exchange.
There’s a new story coming out. Reports are suggesting that Parsons has an attitude problem.
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Aug 1, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge playing fields. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
“Martin, Lamb and Prescott are/were very popular in the locker room,” Sports Illustrated writer Arthur Breer wrote.
“That’s not the case with Parsons, who has rankled teammates in different ways, seen by some as egotistical and self-centered. His podcast has created issues, too, that go all the way up to quarterback Dak Prescott.”
Micah Parsons accused of chasing big plays
Parsons is a big time player. His individual awards speak for that.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst knows that describing his acquisition as a unique opportunity and so they have to spend money on him.
Brian Gutekunst calls the Packers’ ability to acquire Micah Parsons “a unique opportunity” for the team.
“There was going to be some expense with it, but we thought it was the best thing for our football team. We’re excited to get him out there with our team so he can get up to…
— zach jacobson (@zacobson) August 29, 2025
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Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons speaks during an introductory press conference on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers made a trade with the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 28 to acquire Parsons in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first round picks.
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He can make big plays but according to Breer, his style of play is too selfish and is all about self glory.
Some of it spilled into Parsons’s play. Previous defensive staffs had trouble with him at times because he would play out of structure in an effort to make big plays, which led to the run-defense issues Jerry and Stephen Jones kept referencing at their press conference.
Parsons is yet to respond to this accusation.
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