Micah Parsons trade: Former Cowboys star told teammates 'sorry it had to happen like that'

by: Grant Grubbs 33 minutes ago grant_grubbs_

After being in a contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys for months, EDGE Micah Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers yesterday. On Friday, The Athletic ‘s Jon Machota revealed a behind-the-scenes look at how Parsons’ teammates are handling the shocking move.

“After yesterday’s trade, Micah Parsons texted the Cowboys DL group chat that he loved them and ‘sorry it had to happen like that,’ Dallas DE Marshawn Kneeland said,” Machota reported on X. “Cowboys rookie DE Donovan Ezeiruaku : ‘We had a phone call last night. He said, ‘I’m still here for you.’”

In exchange for Parsons, the Cowboys received defensive tackle  Kenny Clark  and two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027). Parsons agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers. The contract includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees.

With the deal, Parsons is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL . Steelers linebacker TJ Watt previously owned that title, earning $41 million per year.

Parsons’ and the Cowboys’ contract negotiations were at a standstill after the three-time All-Pro met with Dallas owner Jerry Jones in March and verbally agreed to a deal. However, when Parsons wanted his agent to be involved in his official, written contract, Jones reportedly grew upset.

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