Patriots were reportedly among teams who checked in on Micah Parsons

The Patriots were at least a little bit interested in Micah Parsons before the Cowboys traded him to the Packers in August.

New England was among at least four other teams that called Dallas about Parsons once it found out the Cowboys were open to moving the star edge rusher, The Athletic ‘s Dianna Russini reported Saturday . The Patriots, and other teams that called the Cowboys, were told they needed to offer at least two first-round picks and a “significant player,” Russini added.

The Cowboys’ asking price was ultimately met, with the Packers giving up two first-round picks and standout defensive lineman Kenny Clark for Parsons.

The Patriots also would’ve needed to negotiate a deal with Parsons that would’ve made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Parsons ultimat