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The NFL offseason is notorious for headline-topping trade rumors, but rarely does a situation arise like the current one brewing around Dallas Cowboys superstar linebacker Micah Parsons. Still only 26, Parsons is the prototype of the modern edge rusher, violent, athletic, and game-breaking. But after a contract fallout with the Cowboys’ front office that made headlines this summer, Parsons has reportedly requested a trade, sending shockwaves throughout the league’s executive suites and igniting hopes in fan bases from coast to coast.
While a trade for a talent like Parsons is rarely simple, the stars might be aligning for the Chicago Bears—a franchise craving defensive stardom and poised to become a true contender in the NFC. Here’s why and how Chicago can, and should, pull off the perfect trade for Micah Parsons using exclusively future draft assets, starting with the 2026 NFL Draft.
After three straight All-Pro seasons and consistent Defensive Player of the Year consideration, Parsons’ value has never been higher. Yet, his relationship with Dallas has deteriorated quickly. Sources close to the situation describe a prolonged impasse: Dallas, eyeing cap flexibility and roster balance, was unwilling to reset the non-quarterback pay scale; Parsons and his camp, meanwhile, sought a blockbuster extension in line with his generational production.
Unable to bridge the gap, Parsons formally requested a trade, making it clear he wants a long-term deal and a fresh start with a franchise committed to building a defense around him. For Chicago, this is the kind of rare blockbuster opportunity that matches need, timing, and ambition.
Chicago’s turnaround under GM Ryan Poles has drawn league-wide respect, but the Bears have lacked a true game-changer on the edge since the peak days of Khalil Mack. Parsons’ arrival would electrify a defensive unit already rich in youthful potential, pairing him with rising stars like Gervon Dexter Sr. and Tyrique Stevenson. Offensively, the Caleb Williams–DJ Moore–Rome Odunze trio ensures balance, but it’s on defense where Chicago needs a leap to join the NFL’s elite.
Crucially, the Bears own enough future draft capital, making them in position to pay Dallas’ steep price without gutting their current roster or 2025 assets. Given the timing of the dispute and Dallas’ likely reluctance to trade Parsons within the NFC East, Chicago emerges as a logical, mutually beneficial destination.
Suppose the Cowboys finally decide to move their disgruntled superstar. In that case, it’ll require an offer that allows Dallas to retool for the future while maximizing the return for one of the league’s most valuable assets. Here’s the trade package that would get the deal done:
Bears Receive:
Edge/LB Micah Parsons
Cowboys Receive:
The deal offers Dallas the ultra-premium asset, multiple first-rounders, that’s a prerequisite for trading Parsons. The additional second- and fourth-rounders help replenish depth and flexibility for future drafts. The 2027 first-rounder provides the...
