Philadelphia Eagles come out both winners and losers in shocking Micah Parsons trade

The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t seen the last of Micah Parsons just yet. Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys shook up the NFL on Thursday evening after they traded All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the trade also involves a massive new contract extension for Parsons. “ESPN Sources: […]

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) rushes the passer in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium.
Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) rushes the passer in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t seen the last of Micah Parsons just yet.

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys shook up the NFL on Thursday evening after they traded All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the trade also involves a massive new contract extension for Parsons.

“ESPN Sources: Cowboys are trading three-time All-Pro LB Micah Packers to the Green Bay Packers. 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 record-breaking contract that includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and makes Parsons the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history,” Schefter wrote on X/Twitter.

While the Eagles will dodge having to face Parsons twice during the regular season since he’s out of the NFC East, they will see him in Week 10 when they take on the Packers on Monday Night Football.

Parsons had made it known that he wanted out of Dallas after they were unable to reach a contract agreement.

“I never wanted this chapter to end, but not everything was in my control,” Parsons wrote following the trade news. “My heart has always been here, and it still is. Through it all, I never made any demands. I never asked for anything more than fairness. I only asked that the person I trust to negotiate my contract be part of the process.”

Parsons, who was drafted 12th overall in 2021, was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal with the Cowboys. He leaves them in the rearview mirror after racking up 256 tackles, 63 tackles for a loss, and 52.5 sacks in 63 career games.

In exchange for Parsons, the Cowboys received two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark.

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