Micah Parsons signs record $188 million deal with Packers amid Cowboys controversy

In September 2025, Micah Parsons was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers, concluding a tumultuous period of contract negotiations. Parsons, a prominent linebacker, had requested a trade after expressing dissatisfaction with comments made by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, leading him to state he no longer wished to play in Dallas. His agent, David Mulugheta, revealed that the Cowboys had lured Parsons into what was presented as a leadership meeting, which unexpectedly turned into contract discussions. Despite ongoing negotiations, Parsons ultimately signed a record-breaking four-year, $188 million deal with Green Bay, marking a significant shift in his career. The Cowboys had offered a substantial contract with an average annual value of $40.5 million, which would have made Parsons the highest-paid player on that measure; however, the offer lacked long-term guarantees, causing apprehension from Parsons's camp. Mulugheta clarified that the guaranteed money from the Cowboys only extended for the first year of the contract, as had been the case with other contracts in recent years. Many believed the offer was structured in a way that did not support Parsons’s long-term financial security, contributing to his decision to leave.