Overview
- Stephen Jones said Tuesday on Mad Dog Sports Radio that Dallas “feel[s] really good” about trading Parsons, capping a draft weekend that turned the haul into five defenders.
- The reshuffle netted Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams, first‑round edge Malachi Lawrence, corner Devin Moore and tackle LT Overton after Dallas also sent Mazi Smith, a 2026 second and the higher of its 2027 firsts to the Jets.
- Parsons signed a four‑year, $188 million extension in Green Bay, produced All‑Pro numbers before a December ACL tear, and is expected back early in the season, according to GM Brian Gutekunst.
- The Cowboys are shifting to a 3‑4 under new coordinator Christian Parker with only three returning Week 1 starters after fielding the NFL’s worst scoring defense in 2025.
- Judgment on the trade now turns on whether Dallas’ rebuilt unit lifts a lagging defense in 2026 and whether Parsons returns to top form for a Packers team that slid after his injury.