Disgruntled Cowboys Star Lands With NFC Contender in Recent Mock Trade
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On Friday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys became the biggest storyline in the NFL heading into the preseason. Amid the latest jaw-dropping developments, all eyes will now be on linebacker Micah Parsons.
For months now, Parsons and the Cowboys have had ongoing discussions about a contract extension. Despite things appearing close to done at one point, the All-Pro linebacker still finds himself without a new deal. Following weeks of being in a standoff with the front office, things have reached a fever pitch.
Not long after reports emerged that Parsons was considering requesting a trade, he made a post that sent shockwaves through the football world. In his elongated message, he stated he no longer wants to be in Dallas and that he requested the franchise send him somewhere new.
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Though he's in line for a sizable raise, a large market is still likely to form for Parsons. He's in the prime of his career at 26 years old, and arguably one of the league's most impactful defensive talents. Parsons instantly raises any team's floor on that side of the field, and could the right group jump to contender status.
In the midst of the discourse around Parsons' trade request, hypothetical frameworks for the Cowboys star began to surface. One scenario has him landing with the Detroit Lions in exchange for a plethora of draft picks.
MICAH PARSONS TO THE DETROIT LIONS?! 🤯🦁
Is The Price TOO HIGH? pic.twitter.com/vlS5zO9x1n — Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) August 1, 2025
Over the past two years, the Lions have emerged as a viable contender in the NFC. Bringing in a player like Parsons would instantly shoot them to the top of the list of Super Bowl favorites in 2025.
Also read: NFL Insider Details Shocking Roadblock in Cowboys Star's Contract Talks
One person who would be pleased with this outcome is Parsons' father. During an appearance on the Life in the Stands podcast earlier this year, he was asked where he'd like to see his son end up if he were traded. Among the handful of teams mentioned was the Lions.
"My top three teams. Kansas City, Detroit, Pittsburgh," Parsons' father said. "Him and Hutchison together in Detroit, that'd be like cheating. I love it."
Micah Parsons' Dad wouldn't mind seeing his son on the Detroit Lions 👀🦁 pic.twitter.com/axf4VU27Hz — Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) August 1, 2025
Though Parsons requested a trade, it remains unclear if Jerry Jones and the Cowboys' front office will honor his wishes. Nonetheless, Dallas' tactics find them in a worst-case scenario with one of their top homegrown talents.
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