Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys could be headed for one of the messiest breakups between a player and team ownership in recent memory. Earlier this week, new details emerged, prompting Parsons to speak out and take a stand. What began as a push for a well-deserved contract has now escalated into a formal trade demand.
“Still I stayed quiet but again after repeated shots at myself and all the narratives I have made a tough decision I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys. My trade request has been submitted to Stephen Jones personally,” Parsons posted.
If the Cowboys decide to move him, the Atlanta Falcons could be a serious contender. Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, already represents several Falcons players, which could serve as a natural recruiting advantage.
“Micah Parsons agent is also Jessie Bates, AJ Terrell, and Kyle Pitts agent,” BroTalk of the Reporting Eligible Podcastwrote.
BroTalk went on to explain that the Falcons are in a strong financial position to make the deal work.
“The Falcons can absolutely pay Micah Parsons what he wants. His deal would not take effect until 2026. You would still have Pearce & Walker on their rookie deals before Parsons contract is up. Now I haven’t dived into the numbers to look at how everyone else would get their deals but it can still happen,” BroTalk added.
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There’s one major hurdle: the Falcons don’t have a 2026 first-round pick, having traded it in the 2025 draft.
Still, former Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert believes the team will find a way to make it happen.
“Micah Parsons to the Falcons would just make too much d**n sense. Idc how much it costs. Idc how much future capital you have to send. Go get his a**,” Benkert posted.
If Atlanta does pull off a move for Parsons, their defense would be downright dangerous. James Pearce Jr., Jalon Walker, David Onyemata, and Leonard Floyd already headline an aggressive pass rush. Adding Parsons to that mix would seem almost unfair.
It won’t be easy to acquire him without a 2026 first-rounder, but as Benkert sees it, the fit is too perfect to ignore—and Atlanta would have no issue paying Parsons what he’s worth.