"If we go back to the Herschel Walker trade in 1989, Jones traded Walker in a deal that included four players, three first round picks, and three second round picks. Emmitt Smith was one of the key players to arrive in Dallas from that trade, and the team tasted great success in the early and mid 1990s. The deal for Parsons doesn't compare, but Jones will be hoping the arrival of Clark and two first round picks will lead to future success."
"However, every popular sportsbook right now, such as FanDuel, give the Cowboys little chance of winning Super Bowl LX. What also makes the trade surprising is the fact the Packers have been an issue for the Cowboys over the last decade, ending any chance of success for Dallas in 2014, 2016 and 2023. Before assessing the decision to let Parsons leave, we must consider the fact that the player requested a trade at the beginning of August."
On August 28, 2025 the Dallas Cowboys traded defensive end Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks. Parsons signed a $188 million, four-year contract that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The move surprised fans and raised questions about the Cowboys’ long-term outlook despite the added picks and Clark. Jerry Jones historically retained star players and previously made blockbuster moves such as the Herschel Walker trade, which helped acquire Emmitt Smith. Popular sportsbooks give the Cowboys little chance to win Super Bowl LX. Parsons reportedly requested a trade and displayed poor body language during training camp and preseason.
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