Given this information, let’s take a look at three landing spots that make the most sense for Parsons should he end up asking out of Dallas.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos allowed the third-fewest amount of points in 2024-25 (311 points), per ESPN stats, and already have one of the best defensive units in football.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and cornerback Jahdae Barron were added to the group this offseason, so why not continue to bolster?
Denver owns all of its upcoming draft picks over the next three years, which could be used in a package to acquire Parsons. They are also set to have a ton of cap space available for 2026 and 2027, enabling them to put forth the contract offer that Parsons is seeking.
With three more seasons of quarterback Bo Nix on a rookie deal, the Broncos could take advantage and go all in on the superstar pass rusher, making a potent front seven that much more dangerous.
Los Angeles Chargers
The team that allowed even fewer points than the Broncos last season? The Chargers (301 points). Head coach Jim Harbaugh immediately righted the ship defensively upon his arrival, but there remain holes to fill.
They’ve shed plenty of money in recent years, which included a former third-overall pick from 2016 in DE Joey Bosa. It’s now time to use that cap space to bring in a difference maker on defense.
Like Denver, Los Angeles holds all of its own draft picks from 2026 through 2028 and is capable of putting the pieces together to pry Parsons out of Dallas.
Not only could the Chargers compensate the 26-year-old, but it’s likely he would be fine with calling Los Angeles home.
New England Patriots
The Patriots currently have the most cap space in the NFL and are in a prime position to strike at any moment.
It’s been a difficult last few seasons in Foxborough, but the vibe has changed with new head coach Mike Vrabel taking over. The Patriots culture is back, and it’s now up to the front office to provide Vrabel with more talent on both sides of the ball.
New England is in desperate need of a game-breaking player. Parsons fits the mold perfectly. The Pats had a league-worst 28 sacks last season, per ESPN stats, so the pass rush could use some help.
General manager Eliot Wolf is well-equipped with draft capital to feel comfortable making such a move.
