Eagles Monitor as Micah Parsons Trade Rumors Swirl in Dallas

The Philadelphia Eagles understand that building the dynasty they envision requires overcoming a long-standing divisional hurdle. The NFC East hasn’t had a back-to-back champion since the Eagles accomplished it in 2003 and 2004. Since then, the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants have each claimed the division title but failed to repeat.

Fortunately for the Eagles, their path to another championship may be smoother this year. The Giants are in full rebuild mode, the Commanders might have been a one-season fluke, and the Cowboys find themselves in a self-inflicted dilemma. Dallas has a history of waiting too long to re-sign key players, often leading to inflated contracts for stars like CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. As a result, their financial flexibility has become increasingly limited. Now, they could be facing the same issue with Micah Parsons, whose future with the team appears uncertain.

Following Myles Garrett’s record-breaking contract with the Cleveland Browns, speculation is growing that the Cowboys might opt not to offer Parsons the massive deal he desires and could instead explore trading him. According to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz, “For weeks, there have been murmurs about whether the Cowboys will actually give Micah Parsons a record-breaking contract – or if a trade could become a possibility. It still seems far-fetched, but with the market now at $40M per year, this situation is one to watch.”

While a Parsons trade remains unlikely, it would be a game-changer for the Eagles, potentially fast-tracking their bid to repeat as NFC East champions—and to claim another Super Bowl title.