Cowboys Face Backlash for Major Trade Decision
The Cowboys are facing criticism for a trade that some are comparing to the infamous Herschel Walker deal.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky commented on the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to trade Micah Parsons to the Packers, calling it possibly one of the worst moves in the team’s history. He articulated his thoughts on “Get Up,” stating, “A good organization doesn’t trade Hall of Fame players in their prime. The Cowboys aren’t a good organization right now.”
Orlovsky predicted that this trade would go down as one of the most regrettable decisions the franchise has ever made.
The Cowboys opted to trade Parsons during ongoing contract negotiations, sending him off to Green Bay in exchange for Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks.
Owner Jerry Jones referenced a similar decision back in 1989, when he traded away Walker, a star running back, to the Vikings—a move that ultimately helped shape a dynasty in the 1990s.
In explaining his reasoning behind the trade, Jones remarked that he hopes Parsons excels, but not while wearing a Cowboys jersey, highlighting Parsons’ strong contributions over the past four years. However, Orlovsky remains skeptical of this rationale.
He suggested that the Packers could emerge as a competitive team in the coming years, given their current odds of 13-1 for the Super Bowl, which ranks them sixth at BetMGM.
“They traded a future Hall of Famer for a chance that could very well land them somewhere between the 28th and 32nd picks in the first round,” Orlovsky added. He noted that as long as Jordan Love stays healthy, the Packers are likely to remain strong. With two early second-round picks, the dynamic could shift if the draft is rich in talent. “When the Cowboys’ glow fades, there’s no Dallas Cowboy allure left. The star simply doesn’t shine like it used to,” he remarked.
He further criticized the decision, asserting, “This isn’t a trade you can justify by saying they’ll use those picks wisely.”
Orlovsky stressed that this day would be remembered negatively for the Cowboys, asserting, “From a business standpoint, Jerry Jones lost 100% of this negotiation. On the football side, he lost 100% as well. This marks one of the worst days since he took over the team.” He connected this decision to the Cowboys’ disappointing playoff performances, indicating that the repercussions of this trade could be profound.
