Bill Simmons Says Cowboys ‘Can’t Recover’ From Recent Trade

 

The NFL world was stunned when the Dallas Cowboys traded All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

The blockbuster move has generated widespread debate across the league.

Many analysts question whether Dallas made the right call by parting with one of the most dominant defensive players in football.

Bill Simmons, founder of The Ringer, stands among the harshest critics of the trade.

“You can’t recover from losing a guy this good. There’s eight guys that really, truly matter in the entire league, and you talk about any position. This was like the rarest chance you could ever have of getting somebody that hasn’t even maybe been the best version of himself yet. It almost just seemed like they didn’t want to deal with it anymore, and [Jerry Jones’] was like, ‘I’ll show him.’ Yeah, you showed [Micah Parsons]. You’re probably showing him to the Super Bowl, and he got a giant contract. So what was the point of this?” Simmons said.

“You can’t recover from losing a guy this good.”@BillSimmons and @TheCousinSal are still shocked at Jerry Jones’s decision to trade Micah Parsons. pic.twitter.com/UGY8ZNxDET

— The Ringer (@ringer) August 31, 2025

Parsons had become the cornerstone of Dallas’ defense since entering the NFL. The young star earned two All-Pro selections and finished as a three-time Defensive Player of the Year finalist.

His impact went beyond statistics, though the numbers were impressive. He recorded over 50 career sacks while creating game-changing plays that redefined the position.

Dallas received two first-round draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark in return. The trade signals a major shift under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Owner Jerry Jones emphasized that the return package justified moving Parsons.

The deal also exposed internal friction within the organization. Contract negotiations had stalled between the team and Parsons’ camp.

Reports suggest the Cowboys gave Parsons an ultimatum to either play out his rookie contract or request a trade. This came after he had reportedly offered to sign an extension.

The scrutiny has only intensified as Green Bay prepares to integrate Parsons into their defense with a lucrative new contract.

The league now watches to see how Dallas rebuilds without one of its most talented defenders.

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