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Reported Micah Parsons Trade Cost Leaks

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports
By David Latham | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Micah Parsons wants a trade out of Dallas, but the team has no intention of honoring that request. Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, the former first-round pick has established himself as one of the game’s premier talents at his position. Since entering the league, the edge defender has recorded 52.5 sacks, 256 tackles, 112 quarterback hits, four Pro Bowls, and two First-Team All-Pro honors.

Based on his age and performance history, he could easily reset the market for pass rushers, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems unwilling to hand out that type of money. However, they also don’t want to send a star player off to a new organization. While the team has publicly said they refuse to trade him, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the team could send Micah Parsons away if they receive a “Hershel Walker-sized” return.

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Fowler: Cowboys would need "Herschel Walker-sized" offer to consider trading EDGE Micah Parsons.

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) August 22, 2025

Cowboys Micah Parsons Trade Price Leaks

For those unfamiliar with the reference, the Hershel Walker trade was one of the most lopsided deals in history. In October of 1989, the Cowboys sent running back Hershel Walker and three draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for five players and six draft picks, including three first-round picks. Dallas used these selections to build the core of their three Super Bowl-winning squads in the 1990s.

The NFL has changed quite a bit since those days, and no team would ever offer that type of return for any singular non-quarterback. However, the fact Dallas is even entertaining a Micah Parsons trade suggests they are willing to begin discussions on a more realistic return. Jerry Jones loves his drama, so perhaps this is just one big way to get more attention. However, if he truly wants to part ways with one of his franchise players, he should have 31 teams willing to negotiate.

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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