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Micah Parsons traded by Cowboys to Packers, gets record contract
ESPN ^ | August 29, 2025 | Todd Archer

Posted on 08/29/2025 6:03:35 AM PDT by Red Badger

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.

In exchange, the Cowboys received three-time Pro Bowl 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 that includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

Parsons released a statement on social media Thursday, saying in part, "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 never asked for anything more than fairness. I only asked that the person I trust to negotiate my contract be part of the process."

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— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 28, 2025 He will return to Dallas with the Packers in Week 4 this season when Green Bay plays the Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football."

Earlier Thursday, ESPN reported that the Cowboys were willing to listen to trade offers for Parsons, and talks escalated quickly.

In a 46-minute news conference later Thursday, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said that he ultimately made the trade to help the team win now.

(Excerpt) Read more at espn.com ...


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1 posted on 08/29/2025 6:03:35 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

PACKERS PING!.....................


2 posted on 08/29/2025 6:03:55 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Will the end zone messages say:

“ End Racism,” “Stop Hate,” “Choose Love” or “Inspire Change””

Then I ain’t watching


3 posted on 08/29/2025 6:08:54 AM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. )
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To: Vaquero

Yes, they are keeping the End Zone messages. Apparently they are going to be permanent..............


4 posted on 08/29/2025 6:09:44 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger
But it wasn't about the money, he said long before the trade.


5 posted on 08/29/2025 6:09:59 AM PDT by al_c (Democrats: Party over Common Sense)
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To: Red Badger; dfwgator; WhoisAlanGreenspan?

Peckers looking to solve the Loins conundrum?


6 posted on 08/29/2025 6:11:11 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (There are no more conspiracy theories, only questions that further the truth.)
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To: Red Badger

Good riddance. The man had a signed contract and should have just kept his mouth shut and played it out. To me, none of them are worth spit if they cannot keep their word. So now, GB will reap the benefits until he gets unhappy again. If I were his Cowboy teammates, I would have wondered how they were going to pay him more than his contract and pay them as well. OF course, consideration of team doesn’t count anymore.


7 posted on 08/29/2025 6:15:53 AM PDT by silent majority rising (When it is dark enough, men see the stars. Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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To: Red Badger

*** — Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 28, 2025 He will return to Dallas with the Packers in Week 4 this season when Green Bay plays the Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.”***

Will he be booed or applauded?


8 posted on 08/29/2025 6:21:01 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: Red Badger

Why don’t leftists get all upset and envious over high-paid athletes like they do with corporate CEO compensation packages?

Usually, because the athletes are “of color.”


9 posted on 08/29/2025 6:22:14 AM PDT by fwdude (Why is there a "far/radical right," but damned if they'll admit that there is a far/radical left?)
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To: Vaquero

Yes. The assclowns have said they will. Fookin’ idjits!


10 posted on 08/29/2025 6:22:39 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍! Winning currently!)
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To: FamiliarFace

Booed......................


11 posted on 08/29/2025 6:24:56 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Undoable. He takes too big a percentage of the salary cap. What could go wrong: 1) injury, 2) they quit playing hard now that they got the guaranteed money, and 3) DUI/bar fights/wife beating.

Those investments are too big a gamble. Teams have 3 years where they ‘own’ their services. The big money has room for five or 6 players per team, creating haves and have nots.

The big elephant-It’s blacks doing their own thing and not caring what anyone thinks. Gotta hand it to Michah. He cashed in and took advantage. The owners would do no less. Perhaps we should all be proud of the blacks for showing the way. Turnoffs-Dak Prescott is undeserving. Deshaun Watson? Blame the stupid owner. Their egos make them do this.


12 posted on 08/29/2025 6:25:16 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: silent majority rising

Micah is 26.

It’s all downhill from here.............


13 posted on 08/29/2025 6:27:02 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger
"Record contract"?

He's not only a rusher, he also sings?

14 posted on 08/29/2025 6:27:53 AM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: Red Badger

That’s a lot of money in one basket. If the Jets had him, they would be carting him off the field with a destroyed knee by week 2. Good luck GB...


15 posted on 08/29/2025 6:30:47 AM PDT by Hatteras
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To: Verginius Rufus

Rap.....................


16 posted on 08/29/2025 6:30:47 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger
It appears that Jerry Jones screwed up the contract negotiations by trying to get Parsons to not use an agent.

Every time one of these huge contracts come around it seems like it will bury the team under the salary cap. But, it never seems to slow down the good teams.

17 posted on 08/29/2025 6:31:03 AM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment

Jerry has gone senile.

His doofus son isn’t far behind.................


18 posted on 08/29/2025 6:31:50 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: All

I didn’t even know he could sing


19 posted on 08/29/2025 6:32:13 AM PDT by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: Red Badger

Meh. I’m tired of second-guessing Da Pack and their player shuffles. We need more receivers. Always. Love is looking good right out of the shoot, so there’s that.

Just play ball. ENTERTAIN me! ;)

P.S. The End Zone message should ALWAYS read: ‘The Bears Still Suck!’ :)


20 posted on 08/29/2025 6:37:25 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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