Cowboys Owner Trades Star Defender Micah Parsons to Packers

On August 29th, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys made a shocking decision to trade their star defensive player, Micah Parsons, to the Green Bay Packers. Parsons, a generational talent who has been wreaking havoc in opposing backfields since his rookie season in 2021, was seen as an untouchable asset for the Cowboys.

However, a lengthy contract dispute between Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones led to the blockbuster trade. Parsons, who was under contract for the 2025 season, wanted a new deal to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Jones was willing to make it happen, but only on his own terms. After failed negotiations, Jones gave Parsons an ultimatum: play under the current contract or go elsewhere.

The Packers seized the opportunity and acquired Parsons in exchange for 3-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks. The person with knowledge of the details revealed that the Packers are giving Parsons a record-setting $188 million contract, including $136 million in guaranteed money.

While the trade may seem puzzling on the surface, Jones believes it will ultimately improve the Cowboys' defense, which has struggled to stop the run in recent years. The team is hoping that the addition of Clark, along with the draft capital, will help them regain their defensive dominance and make a deeper playoff run in the 2025 season.

The Packers, on the other hand, have added a game-changing talent to their already formidable defense. Parsons, who is one of only two players in NFL history to record 12 sacks in each of his first four seasons, will team up with young quarterback Jordan Love and the Packers' talented roster in their quest for another Super Bowl title.