Frisco, TX – March 22, 2025, 08:36 AM PDT
Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons has sent shockwaves through the NFL with a bold statement, declaring that the Philadelphia Eagles, a bitter NFC East rival, would need to pay him at least $40 million per season to lure him away from Dallas. The comment, made during an interview on his podcast The Edge with Micah Parsons, comes amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Cowboys and speculation about a potential trade.

Parsons, 25, is entering the final year of his rookie contract, with a $24 million fifth-year option for 2025 already exercised by the Cowboys. The All-Pro linebacker, who has recorded 52.5 career sacks in just four seasons, is poised to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. “I know my worth,” Parsons said on his podcast. “If the Eagles want me, they better come with at least $40 million per season. That’s what it’ll take to get me.” The statement follows reports of trade rumors linking Parsons to the Super Bowl champion Eagles, who are looking to bolster their defense with talents like Travon Walker (web ID: 0).

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The $40 million figure aligns with recent market trends for elite pass rushers, as noted by ESPN’s Todd Archer, with players like Myles Garrett earning $40 million annually (web ID: 4). However, Parsons’ comments have sparked debate, especially given his earlier stance of not needing $40 million per year to stay with Dallas and help the team build a championship roster (web ID: 12, 18). Cowboys fans on X are divided, with some calling Parsons’ demand a “slap in the face” to the organization, while others argue he deserves every penny for his generational talent.

For the Eagles, acquiring Parsons would create a formidable defensive duo alongside Jalen Carter, but the financial implications are steep. With long-term cap issues and upcoming extensions for stars like Jalen Hurts, who threw for 4,132 yards and 38 touchdowns in 2024, GM Howie Roseman would need to make significant roster adjustments (web ID: 6, 7). As Parsons’ future with the Cowboys remains uncertain, his latest remarks have intensified the NFC East rivalry and set the stage for a dramatic offseason.