The Dallas Cowboys face a crisis as Micah Parsons has requested a trade from the organization.
The All-Pro edge rusher made his intentions clear on social media, citing broken trust and stalled contract negotiations with owner Jerry Jones.
Parsons delivered his request to Stephen Jones, marking a rare move for a player still under contract.
The departure would strip the Cowboys of their defensive cornerstone.
Parsons has accumulated 52.5 career sacks and established himself as one of the league’s premier edge rushers.
Analyst Jaime Eisner has identified five teams as the top contenders to land Parsons, per SportsBetting.ag.
The Las Vegas Raiders lead the betting odds at +500, followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers at +600, Los Angeles Chargers at +700, New York Jets at +800 and Indianapolis Colts at +900.
Where will Micah Parsons be traded?
Raiders (+500)
Steelers (+600)
Chargers (+700)
Jets (+800)
Colts (+900)
Packers (10/1)
Rams (12/1)
Titans (12/1)
Cardinals (14/1)
Seahawks (16/1)
Lions (18/1)
Dolphins (22/1)
49ers (22/1)
Browns (22/1)
Ravens (25/1)
Broncos (25/1)
Patriots…— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) August 1, 2025
Each potential destination offers unique appeal for the disgruntled edge rusher.
Las Vegas could pair him with Maxx Crosby to create a devastating combination as it rebuilds its defense.
Pittsburgh presents an intriguing homecoming opportunity, allowing the Pennsylvania native to form a lethal duo with T.J. Watt.
Los Angeles possess both the salary cap flexibility and defensive system that would maximize Parsons’ versatility under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
New York represents the most intriguing scenario, as the Jets could have the top defense in the NFL with their current roster construction.
Indianapolis might seem like an unlikely landing spot, but the Colts have the draft capital and defensive needs to make a compelling offer.
The situation leaves Dallas scrambling to either repair the relationship with Parsons or find adequate compensation in a trade.
Either outcome will significantly impact the Cowboys’ aspirations for the upcoming season.
