Report: Unusual terms prevent Packers from trading Micah Parsons to Eagles

By Reuben Frank • Published November 9, 2025

The Cowboys inserted a clause in the Micah Parsons trade language that essentially prevents the star edge rusher from becoming an Eagle over the next couple years.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning that when the Cowboys traded Parsons to the Packers in August, they included a so-called "poison pill” in the trade terms that requires the Packers to send the Cowboys additional 1st-round pick if they trade Parsons to the Eagles – or any other NFC East opponent - in 2026 or 2027.

After a long-running contract impasse, the Cowboys shipped Parsons to Green Bay for defensive tackle Kenny Clark, 1st- and 2nd-round picks in 2026 and a 2027 1st-round pick.

Schefter reported in September before the Eagles-Cowboys opener that the Eagles tried to acquire Parsons, but the Cowboys did not want to trade him within the NFC East.

Parsons grew up in Harrisburg and attended Penn State and is very close with Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Schefter reported that Parsons would like to play for the Eagles at some point in his career.

The Cowboys also included a similar clause requiring the Packers to send them a 1st-round pick if they traded Clark back into the NFC North.

According to Schefter, this sort of poison-pill language was first used when the Packers traded Brett Favre to the Jets back in 2008. They reportedly included a clause that required the Jets to send the Packers three additional 1st-round picks if they traded Favre to the Vikings, who were interested in acquiring Favre, or any other NFC North team.

Parsons, still only 26, has 59 sacks in 71 games. He’s a two-time 1st-team all-pro and made the Pro Bowl in all four of his seasons in Dallas.

He has 5.0 sacks in seven games against the Eagles, tied with Azeez Ojulari for 3rd-most among active players behind Cameron Jordan’s 7.0 and Preston Smith’s 6.5.

The Eagles face Parsons and the Packers Monday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will be Parsons' first game against the Eagles as a Packer.

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LMAO.......the Eagles have been to 2 super bowls since Parsons came into the league, splitting them with the chiefs. They have been considered one of the top talented teams in the NFL, had a #1 defense last year, and will probably go back to the Super Bowl this year.

So who the f--- needs Micah parsons? This ridiculous "poison pill" is an example of an idiot owner/GM like jerry jones.

Jerry Jones is all about "star power". While the rest of the team are no better than 3rd stringers because he can't evaluate players well, can't draft well, can't pay for good supporting players and depth because he doesn't manage the cap well.

Not to mention, this "poison pill" was personal against Parsons. Parsons have voiced admiration at the way the eagles do things and sees that. their methods lead to winning. Real winning. Regular season AND playoffs.

Oh, a screw the packers too......tush push whiners and pretenders.