by: Daniel Hager 43 minutes ago DanielHagerOn3
After months of speculation, the Dallas Cowboys shocked the entire sports world Thursday night when they traded three-time All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark . This came after the Cowboys and Parsons (and his agent) were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal, leading to him asking for a trade.
Green Bay and Parsons’ agent worked quickly on a deal, which made the Penn State alum the highest-paid non-quarterback in the history of the National Football League. Parsons put pen to paper on a 4-year, $188 million contract Thursday night.
This move comes just one week before Dallas kicks off the 2025 season on the road against the reigning Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles next Thursday night (Sept. 4). ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky ripped the Cowboys organization on Thursday morning’s edition of ‘ Get Up ,’ calling them a playoff afterthought following the Parsons move.
“This is the worst defense in the division,” Orlovsky said. “This is the worst defense in the division now. The Cowboys are now playoff afterthought. They were a playoff contending team before yesterday. They are now a playoff afterthought. I would not be shocked if Dallas finished last in the division.”