News that the Green Bay Packers had landed an elite talent in Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons has already caused shockwaves around the league. Here’s what to know about Parsons.
What did the Packers trade to get Micah Parsons?
The Packers traded veteran defensive lineman Kenny Clark, one of the team’s best defenders over the last several seasons, and two first-round draft picks to Dallas.
How old is Micah Parsons?
He turned 26 years old in May.
How big is Micah Parsons?
The outside linebacker is listed at 6-foot-3, 245 pounds.
Where is Micah Parsons from?
He attended Penn State and is a Pennsylvania native, drafted 12th overall in the 2021 draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
What are some of Micah Parsons’ accomplishments in the NFL?
He has been a Pro Bowl selection in all four of his NFL seasons. He made Associated Press first-team All-Pro each of his first two seasons and made second team in 2023. He was the defensive rookie of the year in 2021 and has twice finished in the top-three of the voting for defensive player of the year.
In 2024, NFL players voted him the No. 17 player in the league in the annual top-100 survey. That was actually down from No. 9 in 2023 and No. 16 in 2022.
He ranks No. 36 this year, but make no mistake, he’s still regarded as one of the truly elite players at his position.
What are Micah Parsons’ stats?
In four seasons, he’s played in 63 games, with 52½ sacks (12 or more every year), 63 tackles for loss, 112 quarterback hits, nine forced fumbles and four recoveries.
Why would the Dallas Cowboys trade Micah Parsons?
Parsons and the Cowboys were feuding over his contract; he was entering the last year of his rookie contract and wanted a new one. He had been attending practices but not participating.
Parsons even filed agrievance against the team for his fifth-year option salary.
Parsons will now sign a four-year, $188 million extension to remain in Green Bay through 2029. It will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
Why did Micah Parsons miss four games in 2024?
Last year, Parsons missed four games with a high ankle sprain, suffered in Week 4. He still played 13 games and recorded 12 sacks.
Do Jordan Love and Micah Parsons share an agent?
Yes, Dave Mulugheta of Athletes First serves as representation for both players. Mulugheta also represents Jalen Ramsey and Budda Baker.
Three other random things to know about Micah Parsons
- Parsons was named MVP of the 2024 NBA all-star weekend celebrity game, scoring 37 points with 16 rebounds.
- Parsons is a chess enthusiast.
- Parsons had just two tackles and one quarterback hit when the Packers defeated the Cowboys in the 2023 postseason, 48-32. Parsons has played in three other playoff games, with one sack and three tackles for loss.
