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          Sports world reacts to Micah Parsons trade from Cowboys to Packers

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          Schefter breaks down how Parsons to the Packers came to be (1:54)

          Adam Schefter breaks down the massive Micah Parsons trade from Dallas to Green Bay. (1:54)

          • Anthony GharibAug 28, 2025, 05:55 PM ET

          A blockbuster move means Micah Parsons is now a member of the Green Bay Packers.

          The Dallas Cowboys traded the three-time All-Pro edge rusher to the Packers on Thursday for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

          Parsons and the Packers subsequently reached an agreement on a four-year, $188 million contract with $62 million in the first new year of the deal, $120 million fully guaranteed and a total of $136 million guaranteed -- all records for non-quarterbacks.

          The move puts an end to a saga that began Aug. 1 when Parsons issued a trade request after being unable to come to an extension agreement with Dallas. He attended the mandatory June minicamp and was at training camp, going through a hold-in, but never practiced. Even though owner and general manager Jerry Jones dismissed the trade request, ESPN reported earlier on Thursday that the Cowboys appeared willing to at least listen to offers.

          Parsons will return to Dallas for Green Bay's Week 4 matchup against the Cowboys.

          Since being selected No. 12 in the 2021 NFL draft, Parsons recorded 52.5 sacks and finished in the top three of AP Defensive Player of the Year voting three times. He joins a Packers team coming off an 11-6 season and wild-card round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

          Here's how the sports world reacted to the blockbuster NFL trade.

          Parsons gives thanks to Dallas

          Moments after news leaked of the deal, Parsons posted a video thanking Dallas while looking forward to his future with Green Bay. He also penned a letter to Cowboys Nation.

          A year to forget for Dallas fans

          It's been a whirlwind six months for fans of Dallas-area professional sports teams. In February, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal. Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant acknowledged the turnover.

          Around the NFL

          JJ Watt expressed shock regarding the trade. Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, now Parsons' former teammate, simply posted a heartbroken emoji before offering his congratulations.

          Some of the NBA's biggest names react

          There is no shortage of Cowboys fans in the NBA, including Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The two expressed their displeasure with the deal. On the flip side, noted Packers fan and Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell tagged his teammate and fellow fan Anthony Davis to celebrate.