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On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, in what is expected to be an NFL-altering transaction.
Parsons was a key part of the Cowboys defense. Without him on the roster, many questioned how competitive Dallas would be in 2025. First-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer sent a clear message about his belief in the team’s goals entering the season.
« Nothing has changed, » Schottenheimer said. « My goals haven’t changed. Our team goals haven’t changed. I hit the players on that today after I talked about the tough couple days for all the guys. It doesn’t change. The standard is the standard. »
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Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer looks on prior to the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Schottenheimer then responded to a question about the franchise’s pursuit of a Vince Lombardi Trophy by suggesting it takes a team effort to win a championship.
« I would say Micah is an incredible player, » Schottenheimer said. « Nobody disputes that. He’s a great player, but this is the ultimate team game. It’s the ultimate team game, and we’re not going to win a championship with just one person. »
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« It’s going to take variations of the 69 guys plus that we have on this roster. Injuries are a big part of this. We’ve built our depth up, and we’ve done those things. Those would be the things I would say. At the end of the day, this is the greatest team sport in the world, and you have to have pieces in place. I think we have a lot of really good players in place. »
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) at training camp at the River Ridge Fields on July 26, 2025. ( Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
On Friday evening, the Packers shared social media videos and photos of Parsons at the team facility.
Parsons also addressed the media. « I think it sunk in a little bit for me yesterday when I was going a little crazy with the (family), but just being in here and taking in just the facilities and everything and the welcome …I think I’m pretty honed in. »
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Despite Schottenheimer’s stance, oddsmakers gave the Packers championship prospects a significant boost after the team landed Parsons.
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Parsons finished his four-year run in Dallas with 52.5 sacks. He is scheduled to return to AT&T Stadium on Sept. 28, when the Packers visit the Cowboys.
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