Story by
Green Bay Packers Complete Trade for Micah Parsons
- Story by
- Green Bay Packers Complete Trade for Micah Parsons
For the second time in less than a year, a young superstar athlete in his prime has been traded at the top of his game. First it was Luka Doncic , now it's Micah Parsons .
In both cases, the sports franchises that traded their top-five talents will surely be ridiculed. The Mavericks have already experienced that, but they've since bounced back by landing NBA superprospect Cooper Flagg .
Advertisement
Will the Dallas Cowboys be able to bounce back in a similar way? Time will tell.
In return for trading their best player, the Cowboys received two first-round picks plus an unnamed player. The details are still being unveiled.
After months of failed negotiations with the Cowboys not budging, Parsons is already stoked about his change of scenery, joining one of the most historically successful franchises in NFL history.
Thank you Dallas ….. GO Pack Go! 🧀🟢🟡 pic.twitter.com/FBnN1zRIri
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 28, 2025
The Packers and Parsons also already accomplished what the Cowboys couldn't, getting a new contract done with the two-time All-Pro pass-rusher. Parsons has signed a four-year, $188 million contract, making him the NFL's new highest-paid defender , with an annual average value of $47 million per season, blowing past the record $40M average Myles Garrett previously set.
Advertisement
Parsons also received $120 million fully guaranteed at the time of signing. Still, for now, he has a pending grievance against the league, trying to determine whether he'll make $21 or $24 million for the 2025 season.
Related: 2025 NFL Defense Rankings: Are the Green Bay Packers a Top Five D with Parsons?
Related Headlines
