The Dallas Cowboys are currently facing a challenging situation with star pass rusher Micah Parsons due to delays in contract extensions that could have easily been avoided. Parsons openly expressed his frustration during an appearance on The Undertaker segment of the Six Feet Under podcast, criticizing the Cowboys’ ownership for prolonging negotiations that might have spared both sides from ongoing complications.
Parsons highlighted the team‘s missed opportunity to finalize a deal early, saying,
“We obviously wanted to get done early,”
and added,
“ownership is always gonna make it drag out, make it more complicated than it has to be.”
His expectations were influenced by recent market resets caused by players like Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett, prompting him to hope for an earlier extension that would have been financially prudent for the Cowboys.
Chicago Bears Poised to Capitalize on Pass Rush Weakness
The Chicago Bears have a clear need for a dynamic pass rusher, making them a prime candidate to pursue Parsons if the Cowboys decide to move on. Last season, the Bears ranked 24th in the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL for pass-rush win rate at just 37%, according to ESPN metrics. Their primary offseason acquisition, former Indianapolis Colts pass rusher Dayo Odeyingbo, signed a three-year, $48 million deal but produced modest stats with 31 tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles in the prior season.
Given these numbers, it remains uncertain if Odeyingbo and Montez Sweat can sufficiently boost Chicago’s pass rush. Adding a player like Parsons, who has amassed 52.5 sacks, 256 total tackles, and nine forced fumbles over just four NFL seasons, represents a significant upgrade. At 26 years old, a four-time Pro Bowler, and two-time First Team All-Pro, Parsons’ availability would be hard for any team with championship ambitions to ignore.
The High Cost of Acquiring a Player of Parsons’ Caliber
Any trade for Micah Parsons will carry a substantial price tag. The Cowboys would likely demand premium draft picks alongside a contract worth over $41 million annually, reflecting Parsons’ understanding of his value in today’s market. Parsons himself remarked,
“I’m just going to get mine no matter what,”
noting the impact of rising salary caps on player earnings:
“Their salary cap went up, like, another 18% this year.”
Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles has demonstrated a readiness to take bold steps when talent acquisition is on the line, even if previous trades have been a mixed bag. Acquiring Parsons could become a transformative move on the scale of Khalil Mack’s trade to the Bears, potentially establishing Chicago as a top NFC contender rather than just a surprise team.
Should Dallas continue to mishandle the situation, it is likely Chicago would be among the first teams to present a serious offer to bring Parsons into their defensive rotation, setting the stage for a notable shift in NFC dynamics.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Was Micah Parsons a 5 star?
A. He was a highly sought-after recruit, ranking fourth in his class according to 247Sports.com and seventh according to ESPN.
Q. Is Micah Parsons a 99 overall?
A. After high school, Pribula was rated a four-star recruit by On3.com and ESPN, while 247Sports and Rivals.com considered him a three-star recruit. He served as a team captain for three years, guiding his team to records of 11–1, 10–1, and 9–2. On August 3, 2020, Pribula chose to join Penn State, turning down offers from Nebraska, Rutgers, and others.