The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a challenging 2024 season, holding a 3-6 record and dealing with a string of key injuries. Linebacker Micah Parsons, one of the NFL’s most dynamic defensive players, has faced his own injury struggles, appearing in only five games this season.
Despite registering 16 total tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 forced fumble, Parsons’ absence has highlighted his importance to a defense that’s had trouble holding off high-powered offenses.
Combined with quarterback Dak Prescott’s recent hamstring injury—which could keep him sidelined for at least four weeks—and receiver CeeDee Lamb’s shoulder issues, the Cowboys find themselves in an uphill battle to salvage the season.
In light of these struggles, ESPN’s Dan Graziano recently floated the idea of a blockbuster offseason trade involving Parsons as a potential solution to the Cowboys’ rebuilding needs.
While he acknowledged that such a move would be extreme, Graziano suggested it could be a way for Dallas to secure valuable draft capital.
“Oh, I can see the logic,” Graziano stated. “You could probably get three first-round picks for Parsons if you made him available, and my goodness would that help get things turned around for Dallas in a hurry. I wavered on this one, I promise you.”
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has three sacks in five games this season
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Graziano also emphasized Parsons’ unique talent, which makes him difficult to part with even in the face of such a tempting offer.
“But in the end, what it came down to for me is that Parsons is a particularly special player—the kind who would be tough to replace even with three first-rounders,” Graziano added. “He’s the foundational type you build around, no matter what kind of shape your franchise is in.”
With Parsons set for a contract extension and due to play on his $21.3 million fifth-year option in 2025, the Cowboys have to weigh his long-term value against their need for a roster overhaul.
