The Dallas Cowboys are well over a year removed from trading Micah Parsons, but they’re still facing backlash for dealing the All-Pro pass rusher.
In late August of 2025, the Green Bay Packers sent defensive lineman Kenny Clark, a 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for Parsons. They immediately rewarded Parsons with a four-year, $188 million extension.
Even though Dallas got a respectable return for Parsons at the time, the market for defensive linemen has only gotten stronger. On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears traded their next two first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
Shortly after the Bears acquired Simmons in this blockbuster deal, Parsons’ brother posted a not-so-subtle message on social media.
“Mannn that Micah parsons trade just looks better and better… no way the cowboys don’t get 3 first and or 2 firsts and 2nd round for a 26 year old pass rusher in his prime,” Terrence Parsons Jr. wrote on X.
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Where do Parsons and the Cowboys stand right now?
Parsons is still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in December 2025. The Packers have games against the Panthers, Patriots and Vikings before their Week 11 bye.
It’s possible the Packers wait until Week 12 to unleash Parsons. A final decision hasn’t been made at this time.
As for the Cowboys, they’re still on the hunt for help at pass rusher. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there are rumblings that “America’s Team” could pursue outside linebacker Josh Sweat of the Arizona Cardinals.
“The problem with the Cowboys is they don’t have a lot of draft picks, but they’re always looking for help,” Fowler said. “I checked in with a few league execs who believe Dallas and Josh Sweat would be perfect profile fit.”
