Key Facts

• The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in August 2025.
• The Cowboys received veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark and first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 in return.
• Parsons signed a record $188 million contract extension with Green Bay soon after the trade.
• Parsons tore his ACL in Week 15 of the 2025 season and may start the 2026 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
• Recovery from an ACL tear often takes 9 to 12 months, with full return to top form usually after the second season post-injury.
• Patrick Mahomes, who suffered similar knee injuries the same week as Parsons, is reportedly recovering faster and might be ready by the start of 2026.
• Parsons had previous injury issues in the last two seasons, including a high ankle sprain and a lumbar facet joint sprain.
• Many fans and analysts now view the trade as favorable to Dallas, given Parsons’ injury setbacks.