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Jerry Jones defends Micah Parsons trade ahead of Packers matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Jerry Jones defends Micah Parsons trade ahead of Packers matchup

Summary

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed a trade sending linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers during a press conference this week. Despite the Cowboys' struggling defense this season, Jones remains confident in his decision to trade Parsons, who has been unable to play this year due to ACL surgery. Jones stated that the picks acquired from the trade are part of a plan to turn the team's fortunes around. The Cowboys, with a 2-3 record, are set to face the Packers, who are currently 3-2, in their next game on Sunday. Parsons had previously been an effective pass rusher for both teams when healthy last season.

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•Cowboys have a 2-3 record this season.
•Micah Parsons is recovering from ACL surgery and unable to play.
•Dallas faces the Packers on Sunday, who are 3-2 this season.
•Jones believes in the value of trade picks from the Parsons deal.
•Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks in 14 games last season.

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4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys’ Jerry Jones revisits Micah Parsons trade during Packers week with predictably defiant stance

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The Dallas Cowboys have struggled on defense so far this season. Team owner Jerry Jones was recently asked about a trade he made, that sent defensive star Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers . Jones is defending that decision , despite his team’s current defensive struggles. “It was reinforced when Green Bay gave us all the picks (and) we’re on […] The post Cowboys’ Jerry Jones revisits Micah Parsons trade during Packers week with predictably defiant stance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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