The Dallas Cowboys Are In Big Trouble Without Micah Parsons
Dallas Cowboys Owner/General Manager Jerry Jones made the unconscionable decision to trade star defensive player Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. The situation between the team and the star player had grown more acrimonious by the day. With the start of the regular season a week away for the Cowboys, the team pulled the trigger on what could go down as one of the worst trades in league history.
Even though Parsons requested a trade earlier this offseason and threatened to miss games, he never wanted to get shipped out. This is the case because the star defensive player reportedly went to the front office in a last-ditch effort to try to get a deal done. The Cowboys reportedly rebuffed the olive branch and said, “Play on the 5th year or leave.” The final chapter of the saga was the Cowboys making it clear they had no intention of paying him this offseason. Do the Cowboys stand a chance without Parsons in the fold?
How Did the Dallas Cowboys-Parsons Saga Get So Dire?
The whole issue between the two sides stemmed from a discussion Parsons and Jones had months ago regarding a contract extension. Jones believed the two sides had agreed on the terms of a deal during this discussion. Because of that being the case, Jones reportedly refused to call Parsons’ David Mulugheta. Jones only had an interest in calling Mulugheta to tie up any loose ends, not negotiate the terms.
That wrinkle is what makes the Parsons trade all the more puzzling. Jones was willing to pay the star defender top of the market a few months ago, but not now. What changed? That is where I think the crux of this matter lies. Jones did not like that Parsons was winning in the court of public opinion and was willing to sit out games with a sore back.
It is plausible that his back was never sore, but it was one of the only pieces of leverage he had. Parsons was seeking a second opinion on the injury yesterday. 24 hours later, he has found a new home. Jones felt backed into a corner, and decided to trade away the best player on his team. A combination of stubbornness and ego has sunk the 2025 Dallas Cowboys’ season before it ever began.
Final Thoughts
The Cowboys begin their season next Thursday on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if Parson had been signed and a full participant, Philadelphia should coast in front of a raucous crowd when they raise their Super Bowl banner to the rafters. Without their best player, it is tough to envision a successful season for the Cowboys. Their defense, which was always going to be a question mark, got much worse. Congratulations, Jerry Jones! In a rough three decades since playoff relevance, you made another move that will go down in infamy.
