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Micah Parsons Traded to Packers: Highest-Paid Non-QB

9/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Micah Parsons' agent revealed Parsons aimed to stay with the Dallas Cowboys but was traded to the Green Bay Packers due to contract disputes.
The Cowboys proposed a five-year deal, while Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback.
The agent highlighted miscommunication about a handshake agreement with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, stating Parsons did not view it as a contract negotiation.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's collective bargaining agreement in 2011 introduced salary cap limits, significantly affecting player contracts. In 2022, Micah Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, marking him as the highest-paid non-quarterback. This reflects ongoing tensions in contract negotiations, particularly regarding handshake agreements, which could reshape player mobility and financial strategies within the league.

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Story summary

Micah Parsons' agent revealed Parsons aimed to stay with the Dallas Cowboys but was traded to the Green Bay Packers due to contract disputes.
The Cowboys proposed a five-year deal, while Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback.
The agent highlighted miscommunication about a handshake agreement with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, stating Parsons did not view it as a contract negotiation.

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