The Dallas Cowboys completed a blockbuster Micah Parsons trade on Thursday, sending the All-Pro to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and a player after fulfilling his trade request.
Details of the Record-Breaking Deal
The Packers signed Parsons to a four-year, $188 million deal, establishing a new NFL benchmark. This Micah Parsons record contract is the most money ever paid to a non-quarterback.
As part of the Cowboys Packers trade details, Dallas received Green Bay’s next two first-round picks. The Cowboys also acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Kenny Clark in the exchange.
Prescott Reacts to Micah Parsons Trade
Quarterback Dak Prescott said he did not expect the trade but was ultimately not shocked by the outcome. The resolution followed negotiations that appeared to become personal between the two sides.
“I definitely didn’t think he was going to get traded. But just with the way their negotiations went down…
It seemed like it got personal on their ends, so that’s why I wasn’t surprised,” Prescott stated.
Prescott expressed relief that the situation was resolved, preventing a lingering distraction for the team. He noted that had a deal not been made, it “would’ve been a lot more of a headache and distraction than getting a solution to it.“
Jerry Jones Addresses Cowboys Tension
The trade was finalized three days after owner Jerry Jones fulfilled Parsons’ request following a period of public friction. The Jerry Jones Cowboys tension during negotiations was a key factor leading to the decision.
Jones justified the move by stating it was made with a focus on the team’s success for both the present and the future. Several Cowboys, including Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Trevon Diggs, wished Parsons “good luck” after the deal was announced.
Cowboys and Packers Set for Week 4 Matchup
The Dallas Cowboys will not have to wait long to face their former star defender. The team is scheduled to play Parsons and the Green Bay Packers in a Week 4 showdown on “Sunday Night Football.“
