Micah Parsons has officially requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. The four-time Pro Bowler has grown fed up with the ongoing contract negotiations and how Jerry Jones has treated his agent.
As a result, he wants out of Dallas, and here are some of the teams that can pull off a trade for him.
5 Trade Destinations for Cowboys Star Micah Parsons
Parsons, 26, is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is set to earn $24 million on his fifth-year option. Any team that trades for the Cowboys’ star will need to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
Thank you Dallas 🦁👑 🙏🏾! I pic.twitter.com/EUnEj9uRUt
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 1, 2025
With his new contract, he’s expected to command an annual salary close to $45 million, and here are the teams that can afford him and send a strong message to the rest of the league.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are desperate for star power and defensive playmakers as they rebuild. With ample draft capital and cap space, New England could offer a massive package, including high first-round picks, to land Parsons as the face of their new era.
Los Angeles Chargers
After moving on from Joey Bosa, the Los Angeles Chargers have both the need and the cap space to make Parsons the centerpiece of their pass rush. Jim Harbaugh’s defense would benefit from Parsons’ elite versatility and production.
Micah Parsons gave the #Cowboys everything — leadership, production, passion. And now he’s asking out because Jerry Jones and the front office played games instead of paying their best player and taking a negotiation seriously.
Embarrassing. And other teams and executives are… https://t.co/NZZM8dRZlx
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 1, 2025
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle has a strong roster but lacks a true game-changing edge rusher. With significant cap space after recent moves, the Seattle Seahawks could make a bold play for Parsons to anchor their defense for years to come.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have been aggressive in their pursuit of defensive upgrades and could pair Parsons with their young core. Atlanta’s need for a superstar defender makes this a logical fit.
New York Jets
The New York Jets are in win-now mode and have a new-look leadership group determined to contend. Adding Parsons would give New York one of the league’s most fearsome front sevens and help maximize their championship window.
Parsons earlier made it clear he wants to remain a “Cowboy for life,” Dallas’ leadership repeatedly insisted they plan to keep him in the fold, but things have changed drastically.
Although Parsons would love to play for a perennial Super Bowl contender, most of those teams don’t have the cap space to afford him. However, he’s the kind of player who elevates everyone around him, and if a team like the Chargers lands him, they could become a serious contender in a stacked AFC.
Let him go. Happens all the time huge contract and the player is a no show. Got what I want and now they don’t care.
Micah is not a RB…..
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