As the Dallas Cowboys ’ contract extension negotiations with Micah Parsons dragged on, an undeniable acrimony crept into the proceedings. Insiders believed the two sides were headed for a split. And the Green Bay Packers were tied to trade rumors involving the All-Pro pass rusher.

On Thursday, the Packers pulled off a blockbuster trade for Parsons . Green Bay sent Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to Dallas in exchange for the four-time Pro Bowler. The Packers then immediately signed Parsons to a four-year, $188 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in football.

Green Bay’s connection to the star DE isn’t random. Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta, who Jerry Jones was accused of lying about amid negotiations, represents several Packers players. Quarterb

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