WFAA's Joe Trahan, Mike Leslie, Jonah Javad and Rebecca Lopez give their instant reaction to the Dallas Cowboys trading Micah Parsons on August 28, 2025. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Dallas Cowboys have traded their All-Pro edge rusher to the Green Bay Packers following a month of disagreements over a potential contract extension. Parsons has agreed to a four-year, $188 million deal with $136 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. In return, the Cowboys received two first-round draft picks and Defensive Tackle Kenny Clark. Parsons officially requested a trade earlier this month amid a contract stalemate with Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. When Parsons made the request, Jones openly stated on numerous occasions that he would not trade Parsons. Parsons was present throughout training camp and at the Cowboys' preseason games, but did not fully participate in practice. On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter said, per sources, a trade was not imminent, but "another team always could be aggressive enough to make it come together quickly." That team was the Green Bay Packers. Shortly after the trade was announced, Parsons posted a lengthy message to fans on his X account. "This is a sad day, but not a bitter one," Parsons' letter read. "I'll never forget the joy of draft night, the adrenaline of running out of the tunnel, or the brotherhood I shared with my teammates, coaches and the staff who prepared me for every single game. Those memories are mine forever."