The Green Bay Packers went for it, making the trade for Micah Parsons and then giving him a contract for $46 million per year.
But there are consequences to that, and it starts with not being able to keep everyone.
NFL Trade Rumors writer Logan Ulrich has singled out two former Pro Bowlers who the Packers will have to consider trading in the offseason: Rashan Gary and Elgton Jenkins.
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Gary is a talented edge player, but not on Parsons' level.
"Gary's situation is fascinating because on paper he's doing well as a complement to Parsons with 7.5 sacks in 12 games," Ulrich writes. "However, his down to down impact on the field has been far more inconsistent, especially factoring in how much attention Parsons commands from opposing blocking schemes. Due $19.5 million in 2026, which will be his age-29 season, Gary isn't on rock-solid ground with the Packers.
Jenkins is a well-established offensive lineman, but he's also still due a ton of money.
"Jenkins is due $20 million, which is a significant ask for a new team to take on, but he's also been a rock-solid starter at multiple spots up front," Ulrich writes. "Interior linemen have been cashing in big as free agents the last few years, so perhaps $20 million isn't as unreasonable an ask as it might appear at first glance."
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The Packers have more pressing concerns, first. They're still in the running for the NFC North title and the conference's No. 1 overall seed. They take on the Chicago Bears twice in the last five weeks, which will likely determine both those battles.
Only once the season is over will Green Bay have to contend with the true implications of the Parsons trade. The Packers surely wouldn't take it back, but now they'll have to deal with the repercussions.
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