Jerry Jones press conference live updates, highlights after Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers

What will Jerry Jones have to say about arguably the most consequential trade in Cowboys history?

Micah Parsons is gone. His four years in Dallas will be remembered as some of the best for a pass rusher in franchise history, but they’re now the past; the Cowboys finally caved on a decision to their high-profile hold-in on Thursday, trading Parsons to Green Bay in exchange for two first-round picks and DT Kenny Clark.

Between Parsons’ age, Hall of Fame trajectory, and historic contract extension with the Packers, plus the two first-rounders heading to Dallas, Thursday’s trade will have monumental consequences for both teams.

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At 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday night, Jones and the Cowboys will address the media in the aftermath of the Parsons deal, offering the famed owner’s initial thoughts on the long, dramatic offseason with the All-Pro pass rusher that led to a shocking trade. How will Jones reflect on the decision to trade away Parsons?

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ press conference following the Micah Parsons-Packers trade. Follow along below.

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Jerry Jones live updates, highlights from press conference after Micah Parsons trade

All times ET. 

7:35 p.m. — As we wait for Jones and others to take the podium, it’s been reported that Parsons and his team gave the Cowboys a final shot to figure out an extension during the trade rumors, but Dallas passed:

I spoke with Micah Parsons this evening. He says “genuinely gonna miss ya’ll”

He says he and his team went back to the Cowboys about an extension with “empathy” when the trade interest was leaked this week.

The Cowboys response according to Parsons was “play on the 5th year…

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) August 28, 2025

6:53 p.m. — As a reminder of the Parsons dispute timeline, which can be found here, the star pass rusher grew upset with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys due to their lack of communication in pursuing a lucrative extension.

While Parsons noted that he wanted to stay in Dallas, Jones and company showed no initiative in making that happen, leading to the star defender officially requesting a trade in early August, holding in during practices and preseason games, then eventually being dealt to Green Bay on Thursday.

Micah Parsons’ timeline:
🏈July 21: Reported to camp on first day
🏈Aug. 1: Requested trade on X/Twitter
🏈Aug. 2: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he’s not going to trade Parsons, calling trade request “just a part of negotiation” and “One thing I would say to our fans, ‘Don’t…

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2025

6:50 p.m. — In the hours following the Cowboys-Packers blockbuster, Jerry Jones and Cowboys representatives are reportedly set to address the media. Dallas acquired DT Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in exchange for their disgruntled star, Micah Parsons.

🚨 The Cowboys are trading Micah Parsons to the Packers, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/ZNAjtH6Jyl

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) August 28, 2025

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When is the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons trade press conference?

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 28
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CT

Just hours after making the Micah Parsons trade official, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are set to address the media at 6:30 p.m. local time in Dallas, or 7:30 p.m. ET. 

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How to watch Jerry Jones, Cowboys press conference today

The Cowboys are airing their post-Micah Parsons press conference on their official YouTube page and their official X page.