The Green Bay Packers closely monitored the ongoing situation between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys throughout the saga. Tension between Parsons and the Cowboys continued to grow, but there was still no progress toward a contract extension or resolution. Eventually, Parsons took matters into his own hands and formally requested a trade from Dallas.
“Still I stayed quiet but again after repeated shots at myself and all the narratives I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys. My trade request has been submitted to Stephen Jones personally,”Parsons posted.
After nearly a month of uncertainty, the Cowboys granted his request, sending him to the Green Bay Packers in what many considered a surprisingly modest deal. However, Parsons quickly got exactly what he was looking for from Green Bay—a massive payday secured in under an hour.
“In one of the most surprising transactions in NFL history, the Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons. Dallas sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and nose tackle Kenny Clark, which sent shockwaves throughout the NFL. The 26-year-old Parsons then reportedly agreed to a four-year, $188 million deal -- making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history,” CBS Sports’ Jeff Kerr wrote.
With Clark now gone, the Packers still need to address the hole left at the defensive tackle position. One potential move could be signing Christian Wilkins, following his controversial exit from the Las Vegas Raiders.
“There aren’t many solid defensive tackles left in free agency. The best option is certainly Christian Wilkins, a former Miami Dolphins star. He signed a huge $110 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders just last offseason, but was released and had his guarantees voided due to an injury and issues with the team’s medical staff,” A to Z Sports’ Wendell Ferreira wrote.
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Wilkins is currently dealing with a Jones fracture, which typically requires a lengthy recovery. However, Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed is currently playing through the same injury—choosing to bypass the surgery that’s usually recommended. For Wilkins, joining a team already managing that type of injury might be reassuring, as they’ll know the best treatment protocols when surgery isn’t the chosen path.