In a surprising move, the Cowboys traded the star EDGE Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers after a long and bitter contract standoff. In return, the Cowboys received DT Kenny Clark and two first-round picks.
The Packers not only traded for Parsons but also made him the highest-paid EDGE ever, a title that may never be surpassed any time soon. With this blockbuster contract, Parsons’ net worth is sure to soar to the next level.
Micah Parsons Net Worth, New Extension, And Salary
As of this writing, the Packers star Parsons’s net worth is $7 million, built from his rookie contract and brand deals with major consumer brands. With his new contract in place, his income will skyrocket to over $47 million annually, setting him on a path to multiply his net worth over the next few seasons.
Drafted 12th overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons signed a fully guaranteed four-year $17 million rookie contract with the Cowboys with an average annual salary of $4.26 million and a signing bonus of $9.78 million.
On April 24, 2024, the Cowboys exercised a $24.007 million 5-year option for 2025.
In August 2025, the Packers signed Parsons on a massive four-year $188 million contract, including $136 million guaranteed. This contract makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The deal also exceeds previous projections as Parsons was expected to make around $40-$41 million annually based on his performance and market value.
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones On Parsons Trade To Packers
After being asked one question, Jerry Jones talked for 11 minutes and 5 seconds straight
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Cowboys owner Jones faced the media on Thursday to address the shocking trade that sent Parsons to the Packers. The burning question on everyone’s mind was simple: Why make the deal?
Jones responded,
“This gives us a chance to be a better team than we’ve had the last several years. We did think it was in the best interest of our organization, not only the future, but right now in this season as well. We’ve gained a Pro Bowl player in an area that we had big concerns in — in the inside of our defense. The facts are we need to stop the run. We haven’t been able to stop the run for several years.”
Jerry Jones
