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Cowboys Trade Parsons, Eyeing 'Special' Future Talent

9/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark.
After a Bears loss, Jones said he could trade the picks for a "special" player.
He urged maintaining draft capital to improve the team, saying, "You've got to have something that comes your way that's really special."

History

Historical Context

The 1989 Herschel Walker trade transformed the Dallas Cowboys, as they acquired five players and six draft picks from the Minnesota Vikings, valued at about $3 million. This strategic move laid the groundwork for their Super Bowl victories in the early 1990s. Jerry Jones' recent trade of Micah Parsons for two first-round picks reflects a continued emphasis on draft capital for team success.

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Story summary

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark.
After a Bears loss, Jones said he could trade the picks for a "special" player.
He urged maintaining draft capital to improve the team, saying, "You've got to have something that comes your way that's really special."

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