...
By Zach Pressnell
Contributing Sports Writer
0
Share
Newsweek is a Trust Project member
See more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
Earlier this offseason, Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons requested a trade from the team following a stalemate in his contract extension negotiations, among other things.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox recently listed Parsons as a potential trade candidate for the Cowboys following his official request for a trade.
...
Read More on NFL
"Dallas has a recent history of waiting until the last minute to reach contract agreements. This led to massive deals for wideout CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott -- who now makes $5 million more per year than any other player," Knox wrote. "Parsons is now set to top the $41 million annually that T.J. Watt will make on his new deal.
"If Parsons is prepared to leave, the Cowboys should see what they can get in return. They're unlikely to be serious Super Bowl contenders within the next few seasons, and paying more than $130 million per year for three players would be hard to justify if they aren't. Trading Parsons would likely bring back a pair of first-round picks and more. The Cowboys owe it to themselves to see just how high his price tag might go."
If Parsons is actually on the trade block, the New York Jets need to take a shot at him.
First of all, the Jets need help at edge rusher. While their defense is fine as a whole, the edge rushing group leaves something to be desired. Adding Parsons would be adding a superstar with the potential to register 20 sacks in a season.
The Jets also have the draft capital and player capital to get a deal done. New York could send Jermaine Johnson, Breece Hall, and draft picks to the Cowboys and almost certainly top any offer from another team.
While it could be rough to have to pay Parsons, that's the price of doing business and putting together a Super Bowl contender. At the end of the day, this is the kind of move to make if a team wants to win the Super Bowl.
More NFL: Blockbuster Bills-Giants Trade Idea Sends $31 Million Star To Buffalo
View 0 Comments
Submit Correction
View Editorial & AI Guidelines