GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers just made a seismic move on defense, acquiring All-Pro defensive end Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for Kenny Clark and first-round draft selections in 2026 and 2027. Green Bay and Parsons have also agreed to terms on a contract extension. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Thursday.

NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport first reported the trade.

The reported deal for Parsons is for 4 years and $188 million.

Parsons is the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at that price, Rapoport says.

Packers acquire All-Pro defensive end Micah Parsons

Parsons was drafted by Dallas in 2021. That season, he earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, as well as the first of two first-team All-Pro selectio

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