According to multiple league sources, the Philadelphia Eagles made a bold attempt to land one of the NFL’s most dominant defenders — Micah Parsons — in a blockbuster trade proposal earlier this year. But Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys didn’t just say no — they reportedly added a no-trade clause to ensure Parsons could never end up in Philadelphia.
The report, first mentioned by insiders close to the Cowboys front office, claims the Eagles approached Dallas during the offseason with what was described as a “massive offer” — including multiple first-round picks and veteran defensive talent — in exchange for Parsons.
However, Jones immediately shut the door.
“Jerry’s exact words were, ‘Not to them. Not ever,’” one source told Sports Illustrated.
To protect their superstar, the Cowboys quickly moved to restructure Parsons’ contract talks and included an internal trade block clause — a rare move that virtually ensures Parsons remains a Cowboy through the prime of his career.
For Dallas, the decision makes sense. Parsons, only 25, has already become the cornerstone of the Cowboys’ defense and one of the league’s most feared pass-rushers. Trading him to a division rival like the Eagles would have been unthinkable for most fans — and apparently for Jones, too.
Still, news of the attempted trade has sent shockwaves through the NFL community. The idea that Philadelphia, already a Super Bowl contender, tried to lure away one of the league’s top defensive weapons only fuels the rivalry between the two NFC East powerhouses.
Cowboys fans took to social media to praise Jerry Jones for standing firm. One fan posted, “Jerry might make some wild moves sometimes, but keeping Micah away from Philly was the smartest thing he’s ever done.”
Meanwhile, league executives suggest that this won’t be the last time the Eagles test Dallas’s resolve. Parsons’ value continues to skyrocket, and with his next contract expected to surpass $150 million, both teams are preparing for long-term financial battles.
For now, Micah Parsons remains right where Cowboys fans want him — in Dallas, wearing the star, and terrorizing quarterbacks every Sunday.
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