Jerry Jones made sure Micah Parsons wouldn’t haunt his dreams before 2028 – Ben Grimaldi, Cowboys Wire
If there’s any solace to take in the Parsons trade, it’s that he won’t be playing for the Eagles for a long time, if ever.
The Dallas Cowboys traded edge rusher Micah Parsons over two months ago, but there are still details being revealed from the trade heard around the NFL world. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Cowboys added a clause in the deal that protected the team from watching a rival swing a possible deal for Parsons if the Green Bay Packers decided to move on from the pass rusher.
Although the biggest threat would likely come from the Philadelphia Eagles, the poison pill in the deal included all NFC East teams and prevents the Packers from trading Parsons to any of the Cowboys’ rivals. If that happened, the Packers would need to send Dallas a 2028 first-round pick.
While it’s highly unlikely the Packers would give up two first-round picks to acquire an elite pass rusher in his prime only to turn around and trade him so quickly, this was a smart move by Jones. The Cowboys protected themselves from any division rival finding a way to trade for Parsons.
The Packers wouldn’t want to give away another premium draft selection for a player who would no longer be on the team. Parsons isn’t a rental for Green Bay, and he’ll likely be with the team for duration of his four-year extension, but the poison pill seems to expire before the final two years of that deal.
According to Schefter, the clause works both ways.
Post-Week 10 bye weeks haven’t always favored Dallas – Richard Paolinelli, Inside The Star
If there is any hope left for the 2025 season, Dallas will have to come out of the bye week looking sharp.
This will be the fourth bye week that falls on Week 10 of the schedule for Dallas. The first came in 2002, followed by 2008, and the last time was in 2020.
Oddly enough, all four years they have had a Week 10 bye, the Cowboys hit the road to play in Week 11. Dallas is 2-1 in Week 11 games in those three previous seasons.
Dallas lost to the Colts in 2002 and then defeated the Redskins in 2008.
They beat the Vikings in 2020.
If you are a believer in bad omens, as well as a Cowboys fan, you might want to skip to the next sub-heading now.
In the three previous seasons that the Cowboys have had a Week 10 bye, they all have one bad thing in common. Dallas has never made the playoffs in a season with a Week 10 bye.
They are already 3-5-1 this year and have a 93% chance of missing the playoffs in 2025.
Jerry Jones says Paul Tagliabue helped shape NFL into a global institution – Staff, DallasCowboys.com
In broader NFL news.
Jerry Jones delivered a statement Sunday on Tagliabue’s passing:
“Paul Tagliabue’s leadership helped shape the National Football League into the global institution it is today. He was a steady hand and a principled leader who guided the league through an unprecedented era of change, growth and success with great resolve and integrity.
I always respected Paul’s intellect, his unwavering commitment to the game, and his deep understanding of the broader impact our sport could have beyond the field and across the fabric of life for fans and our country. It is a great honor to have known Paul and worked with him as closely as I did. I cherish those memories and what was learned along the way.
His legacy is permanently etched into the history of the NFL and will endure forevermore. On behalf of the Dallas Cowboys organization and my family, I extend our condolences to Paul’s family and loved ones.“
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Marshawn Kneeland tributes go international with special moment at NFL Germany game – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated
The NFL community mourns Kneeland across the globe today.
It’s been a tough week for the Dallas Cowboys, who learned they lost one of their own on Thursday.
Second-year defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically took his own life, leaving friends and family shocked. Former and current teammates and coaches have expressed their shock, while saying they wish they could have helped.
While none of us can go back and change the past, we can learn from tragedy, which is what the NFL is trying to do. In an effort to honor Kneeland and raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, teams around the league have held a moment of silence for Kneeland.
That tribute has now gone international with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts being part of a moment of silence before their game, which was held in Berlin, Germany. As Dallas insider Jane Slater poignantly said, Marshawn mattered, and they know his name across the pond now.
Cowboys’ next franchise cornerstone is already becoming painfully obvious – Michael Haney, The Landry Hat
If you’re interested in looking ahead to the draft, there could be a perfect prospect in round one.
As shaky as the Cowboys’ run defense has been this season, the cornerback group has been arguably the unit’s most glaring weakness. What was a sub-par group has already been exposed by injuries, leading to more than a few embarrassing performances. As much as Jerry Jones is focused on stopping the run, the pass defense has been abysmal, allowing over 250 yards per game in the air.
After signing a massive extension at the beginning of the season, Daron Bland is seemingly locked into the lineup for years to come. But the other outside cornerback spot is still in question.
Delane could be the ideal candidate to fill that position. The Senior cornerback transferred to LSU after three impressive seasons with Virginia Tech. With his new team, he’s risen up draft boards to become one of the top cornerback prospects in the upcoming class.
The young defensive back is a fluid athlete, able to change direction quickly to stick with opposing receivers. He shows a unique feel for offensive route combinations, allowing him to anticipate throws and put himself in positions to make game-changing plays. He’s a bit undersized at just 190 pounds, but his body control more than makes up for his lack of physicality.
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