The long-awaited resolution to the Micah Parsons saga has finally arrived, albeit not in the way many Dallas Cowboys fans anticipated. In a blockbuster trade, the Cowboys are sending one of the league’s top pass rushers to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark, a solid defensive tackle.
This trade, confirmed on Thursday, not only marks a new beginning for Parsons but also comes with a lucrative new contract. Reports indicate that he has secured a four-year deal worth $188 million, which includes a stunning $120 million guaranteed upon signing, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Parsons had previously requested a trade during training camp, signaling that he was serious about his intentions to depart. Following the announcement of the trade, he took to social media to thank Cowboys fans for their unwavering support, expressing that while this was a sad day, it was “not a bitter one”. He notably mentioned that his statement was likely penned before the details of his new team were finalized.
Full Statement by Micah Parsons:
Cowboys Nation,
Growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, I was one of the few kids in my neighborhood who cheered for the Dallas Cowboys. Nearly everyone around supported the Eagles, but I always believed in the star. To wear the blue and white at Penn State and then carry those same colors into the NFL as a Cowboy, it was more than a dream; it was destiny.
From the moment I arrived in Dallas, you embraced me and my family as your own. You made a kid from the east coast feel right at home in Texas. Every time I pulled up to work, every time I stepped onto that field, I felt the weight and pride of representing you. You didn’t just give me a jersey; you gave me a place to belong.
I never wanted this chapter to end, but not everything was in my control. My heart has always been here, and it still is. Through it all, I never made any demands. I only asked that the person I trust to negotiate my contract to be part of the process.
This is a sad day but not a bitter one. I’ll always cherish the memories of wearing the star and the bond we built.
Thank you, Cowboys Nation, for every cheer, every moment, and every ounce of love you showed me. Wearing the star has been the honor of my life.
