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A week before the start of the 2025 NFL season, a shocking move occurred when the Dallas Cowboys traded their best player, defensive star Micah Parsons, to the Green Bay Packers in

The Dallas Cowboys have a history of controversial contract decisions, notably with Micah Parsons, where their reluctance to meet his demands led to a

Jerry Jones was riding high after the team's dominant win over the Washington Commanders in Week 7, but former star Micah Parsons threw some stray shots.

In the end, why did Jones trade Parsons? Because he didn't view him to be as "indispensable" as three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Dak Prescott, whom he re-signed to a four-year, $240 million extension in 2024. Prescott's contract has the highest average per year salary ($60 million) in the NFL .

Here's what Micah Parsons said about the Dallas Cowboys electing not to play a video tribute to their former star linebacker this weekend.

Micah Parsons said he respected how the Packers treated Kenny Clark in the trade, a contrast to how Cowboys owner Jerry Jones acted.

Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers advanced to 4-1-1 on Sunday, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Week 7. The Packers' only loss comes to the Cleveland Browns, while tying with the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay's defense was far from perfect, but it showed up when it mattered most. The Packers forced a turnover on downs, ending the game.