The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason with questions that needed answers. Few expected the solution would involve trading their best defensive player.
The Cowboys sent All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two future first-round picks and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
The move represents a complete philosophical shift for a defense built around Parsons’ elite pass-rushing ability.
Analyst Skip Bayless voiced his support for the trade on social media, backing owner Jerry Jones and the front office’s bold decision.
“I agree with Jerry (or he with me): the Cowboys just got better on defense and now I like their chances even better a week from tonight,” Bayless posted on X.
I agree with Jerry (or he with me): the Cowboys just got better on defense and now I like their chances even better a week from tonight.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 29, 2025
The trade signals Dallas is moving away from relying on one dominant pass rusher. Instead, they’re betting on depth and improved run defense.
Kenny Clark now anchors the defensive line alongside newcomers Dante Fowler Jr., Marshawn Kneeland, Sam Williams, and Donovan Ezeiruaku.
Clark brings proven production and leadership to a unit searching for identity. The veteran tackle has consistently disrupted opposing running games throughout his career with Green Bay.
His presence should help address the Cowboys’ longtime struggles against the run.
Dallas also gains significant draft capital with two additional first-round selections. Those picks provide flexibility for future roster upgrades or potential trade opportunities.
The Packers celebrate what many consider their best defensive acquisition since Reggie White joined the team in 1993.
Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million contract with $136 million guaranteed. His $47 million annual average ranks among the highest salaries across all positions in the NFL.
While losing Parsons stings for Cowboys fans, the organization believes this approach addresses longstanding defensive shortcomings.
The success of this gamble could determine Dallas’s competitiveness in the NFC East for years to come.
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