Micah Parsons requested a trade on August 1 and was traded to the Green Bay Packers on August 28, one week before Dallas' 2025 opener. Green Bay sent two first-round picks and Kenny Clark and signed Parsons to a four-year, $188 million deal with $120 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback. Parsons recorded at least 12 sacks in each of his first four seasons and was drafted 12th overall out of Penn State in 2021. The move ends Parsons' time in Dallas, creates a major defensive hole for the Cowboys, and represents a significant investment for the Packers.
On August 1, Micah Parsons requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. Just a few weeks later, Parsons' wish was granted. Jerry Jones did what nobody thought he would ever do. He traded two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, August 28. Marking the end of Parsons' time in Dallas. This happened one week before the Cowboys were set to kick off the 2025 season vs. the Eagles.
Parsons and the Packers already have reached agreement on a four-year, $188 million contract. @DavidMulugheta of @Athletesfirst had a hand in the trade and ultimately negotiating the pic.twitter.com/Hznxabll0P Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2025 To acquire Micah Parsons, the Green Bay Packers gave up two first-round picks and Kenny Clark. Additionally, they signed the 26-year-old to a four-year, $188 million contract. Parsons was guarenteed $120 million at signing and is now the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
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