Overview
- Jones questioned Parsons’ leadership and referenced a preseason training-table moment in a SiriusXM interview with Stephen A. Smith while comparing expectations to Michael Irvin and DeMarcus Ware.
- The Cowboys dealt Parsons to the Packers for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and Kenny Clark, after which Parsons signed a five-year, $210 million contract reported as the highest for a non-quarterback.
- CBS Sports reports Dallas used part of the Parsons return to acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the Jets for a 2026 second-rounder, the better of the Cowboys’ and Packers’ 2027 first-round picks, and DT Mazi Smith.
- Parsons has 6.5 sacks with Green Bay through nine weeks and is being discussed as a Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner, while the NFC North leaders sit at 5-2-1.
- Dallas’ defense has struggled since the trade, allowing roughly 404.6 yards and 31.3 points per game, as figures like Drew Brees and former Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci publicly pushed back on Jones’ remarks.