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Jerry Jones faces backlash for Micah Parsons trade affecting Prescott's season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jerry Jones faces backlash for Micah Parsons trade affecting Prescott's season

Summary

Jerry Jones is criticized for trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers before the 2025 season, a move that many believe compromised Dak Prescott's MVP-caliber performance. Despite Prescott throwing for 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns, the Dallas Cowboys finished the season with a disappointing 7-9-1 record and missed the playoffs. The trade, which sent Parsons for Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, depleted the Cowboys' pass rush, impacting their overall defensive performance. Fans and analysts continue to express frustration over the decision as Dallas prepares for the upcoming season with a new defensive strategy.

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Status Watch

•Jerry Jones traded Micah Parsons before the 2025 season.
•Dak Prescott threw for 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2025.
•Cowboys finished with a 7-9-1 record, missing the playoffs.
•Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks for the Packers before suffering a torn ACL.
•Analysts call the trade idiotic and damaging to Prescott's MVP chances.

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones accused of 'idiotic' move that ruined Dak Prescott's MVP season

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Cowboys' Jerry Jones faces backlash over a simulated Micah Parsons trade that fans claim ruined an MVP-level season from QB Dak Prescott.
— Yahoo Sports

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