Micah Parsons’ trade to the Green Bay Packers wasn’t just another transaction but the bombshell of the NFL offseason. The long, tense saga between the star pass rusher and the Dallas Cowboys finally reached its breaking point. While many insiders believed a new contract was inevitable, owner Jerry Jones decided to trade Parsons and close the chapter for good.
Now, in a twist of scheduling fate, the two teams are set to clash in a highly anticipated Week 4 showdown. As Parsons prepares to face his old team, he’s opening up about the disrespect he felt during the messy divorce.
How Does Micah Parsons Feel About the Cowboys Denying His Tribute Video?
Of all the contract disputes that unfolded across the NFL this past offseason, none matched the public intensity of the one between the Cowboys and Parsons. The conflict was especially notable for the heated exchanges involving team owner Jerry Jones and Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta. Jones openly criticized the agent and excluded him from negotiations.
He clarified his feelings when Parsons eventually requested a trade to end the standoff. In a letter to the team, he stated that he no longer wanted to play for the franchise after multiple unsuccessful attempts to negotiate a new deal. The situation underscored just how disrespected he felt.
This week, the Cowboys and Packers will face off on Sunday Night Football at AT&T Stadium, where Parsons established himself as one of the premier edge rushers in the modern NFL. While many anticipated that the Cowboys would honor him with a tribute video, the team confirmed it would not happen. When asked if he considered the decision disrespectful, Parsons clarified his position.
Micah Parsons on the Cowboys not doing a tribute video for him on Sunday night:
“There’s a lot of things I can consider disrespectful throughout this process, but I wouldn’t say the tribute is one of them.” pic.twitter.com/HqvxIPUkmX
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 24, 2025
“There’s a lot of things I can consider disrespectful about this process, but I wouldn’t say the tribute is one of them. I would say, you know, I just think there’s hard feelings maybe there for them, but for me, I’m happy where I’m at,” Parsons said.
Since his departure, Parsons has been thriving in Green Bay. Through the first three weeks of the season, he has already logged seven pressures and 1.5 sacks while anchoring one of the NFL’s top defensive units. The Packers’ defense has been particularly stout against the run, not allowing a single 100-yard rusher so far and showing significant improvement in that area.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have gone in the opposite direction, struggling with one of the league’s worst defenses. The Cowboys rank sixth-worst in points allowed, giving up an average of 30.7 per game. The run defense, which was the primary reason Jones cited for the trade, has not improved with the addition of Kenny Clark.
Ultimately, Sunday’s game is about more than just a win or a loss; it’s about perception. Fueled by a dominant performance from Parsons, a Packers victory would significantly blow Jones’ ego. On the other hand, a Cowboys win would reinforce the owner’s belief that the team can succeed without its former star. Either way, this primetime showdown is a must-watch event.
