The Green Bay Packers made a huge move on Thursday. They traded with the Dallas Cowboys to get star pass-rusher Micah Parsons, an All-Pro. In return, Green Bay gave up two first-round picks and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
In exchange, Green Bay gave up two first-round picks and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
Almost immediately, Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million extension, with $162 million guaranteed. That makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, averaging $47 million a season.
But the bigger story isn’t just Parsons, the trade, or the contract. It’s the bold, unprecedented move the Packers are making—betting big on a pair of star players in a way no team has ever done before.
The scale of Green Bay’s financial commitment is staggering. No team in NFL history has invested this much in a single defensive duo, signaling the organization is all-in on building a championship roster around elite pass-rushing talent.
Together, Jordan Love and Parsons will earn a combined $102 million annually, making them the first pair in NFL history to surpass the $100 million mark in annual earnings. For context, there are currently 10 duos earning at least $80 million per year, and only one of those tandems has ever won a Super Bowl.
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Last offseason, Jordan Love inked a four-year, $220 million extension. The deal included a record $75 million signing bonus and $155 million in guarantees, putting him near the top of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks.
Now, with Parsons coming aboard, the Packers are clearly doubling down on their star power.
By betting big on both Love and Parsons, Green Bay is sending a clear message. They are all-in on chasing a Super Bowl. No team in NFL history has committed this much to a single duo, making this move unprecedented.
All eyes will now be on whether this historic investment delivers on the field.
