Jerry Jones defends Micah Parsons trade amid criticism during Cowboys camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed satisfaction with the Micah Parsons trade during a training camp session in Oxnard, California. A year after the move to the Green Bay Packers, which shocked fans, Jones stated he has no regrets and believes it has benefited the team. He compared the trade to the franchise's 1989 deal involving Herschel Walker, noting it allowed for aggressive roster changes and salary-cap flexibility. The Cowboys have since used the assets from the Parsons trade to enhance their defense, including acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets.
- •Jones satisfied with Parsons trade outcome one year later.
- •Parsons traded to Packers for Kenny Clark and multiple draft picks.
- •Trade results used to acquire Quinnen Williams and others.
- •Jones compares the trade's impact to Herschel Walker's move in 1989.
- •Cowboys focus on potential Super Bowl aspirations for the season.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones issues firm response to critics of Cowboys' shocking Micah Parsons trade
"Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals that he is satisfied with the Micah Parsons trade one year later.
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