The Philadelphia Eagles made a "strong play" for former Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons, according to a report from ESPN .
The Eagles have their share of star players on the defensive side of the ball already, but Parsons would have brought that unit to another level. The Eagles also had plenty of ammo to get a deal like that done, as they are projected to have 12 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft .
The Cowboys would ultimately trade Parsons to the Packers for first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, as well as DT Kenny Clark.
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