Latest Micah Parsons update could tempt the Bears into déjà vu with another aggressive swing for a defensive game-changer

The rift between Parsons and the Cowboys has been spreading for a while now, and while this feels impactful, it might not be at the end of the day. Myles Garrett attempted a similar strategy earlier in the offseason but eventually reached a long-term deal with the Cleveland Browns. However, all it takes is one strong offer for Jerry Jones to ship Parsons elsewhere and grant his wish.

With that in mind, nearly every team should be interested and pick up the phone, including the Bears. Adding a talent like Parsons to Dennis Allen's defense can take that unit, and the entire team, over the hump immediately and one current player has previously advocated for it. But, such a move comes with a hefty price.

What would be the cost to land Parsons?

Historically, a trade like this isn't unconventional. Like we mentioned before, the Bears did a similar move just a few years ago to land Khalil Mack, who was at a similar age and point of his career as Parsons is now. Here's what that trade looked like for context:

Bears Receive: Khalil Mack, 2020 Second-Round Pick, and a 2020 Conditional Fifth-Round Pick
Raiders Receive: 2019 First-Round Pick, 2020 First-Round Pick, 2020 Third-Round Pick, and a 2019 sixth-round pick

On top of that, the Bears had to give Mack a six-year, $141 million extension.

Now, things have of course change drastically since 2018. The price for Parsons will be much more in terms of trade value and contract value, which could be too much for general manager Ryan Poles to give up.

The trade itself would have to start with two first-round picks, unless you add someone like Montez Sweat to the package, which could be possible considering his price tag and how much former head coach Matt Eberflus (current Cowboys DC) liked working with Sweat. If the Bears ideally want to pair Sweat AND Parsons, two firsts plus additional Day 2 selections would have to be on the table.

Ultimately, who knows what may happen. More often than not in these situations, the current team caves in and makes their player happy with a record-breaking contract. Still, you never know.