Cowboys star Micah Parsons' NFL trade demand slammed as ‘Overhyped' by Skip Bayless
Micah Parsons has stunned the
NFL
and Dallas Cowboys fans by officially requesting a trade. The star linebacker, who has earned four Pro Bowl selections in four seasons, thanked fans for their support but admitted his time in Dallas may be over.
Parsons revealed that he expected a long-term extension, but the front office went silent, which ended his desire to finish his career with the Cowboys.
Skip
Bayless
unloads on Micah Parsons' trade drama
Veteran sports analyst and lifelong Cowboys fan Skip Bayless wasted no time reacting. In a 12-minute video posted on X, Bayless called the trade request 'overhyped' and questioned whether Parsons deserves the massive payday he's reportedly seeking.
'I'm not gonna say that because that's not the truth. I'm going to restate my opinion that Micah Parsons has been way overhyped,'
Bayless said.
Bayless reminded fans that Parsons' production dipped in the final stretch of the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He admitted he once compared Parsons to NFL legend Lawrence Taylor after his rookie year but said the last two seasons have shown he's not yet at that level.
What Micah Parsons' trade request means for Dallas Cowboys' future
The Cowboys now face a critical decision that could shape their Super Bowl hopes. Parsons has been the heart of Dallas' defense, and trading him would create a huge gap.
However, keeping him likely requires one of the richest contracts ever for a defensive player, which comes with risk if his late-season fade continues.
If the Cowboys explore a trade, several NFL teams are expected to show interest, and Dallas could receive a significant return in draft picks. Still, parting ways with a young pass rusher of Parsons' caliber would be a gamble.
Jerry Jones faces pressure as Micah Parsons trade story grows
Bayless' comments have fueled debate among fans. Some argue Dallas must keep its defensive star at all costs, while others believe the team could benefit from moving on before committing a record-breaking deal.
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As the NFL offseason unfolds, all eyes are on Jerry Jones and the Cowboys' next move. Whether Micah Parsons stays or leaves, his trade request has already become one of the most talked-about stories in football.
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