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Cowboys’ post-Micah Parsons spending spree ruins the point of trading him

The Dallas Cowboys spending money on Quinnen Williams and Joey Porter Jr. makes one wonder why they didn't just keep Micah Parsons.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Cowboys’ post-Micah Parsons spending spree ruins the point of trading him
Key Things to Know
  • The Landry Hat argues Dallas' defensive spending contradicts the stated rationale for trading Micah Parsons.
  • Green Bay signed Micah Parsons to a market-resetting contract averaging $46.5 million per season.
  • Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105 million extension following his move to Dallas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mike Luciano of The Landry Hat argues that the Dallas Cowboys' aggressive roster spending contradicts their rationale for trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Dallas traded Parsons to diversify defensive spending, but Luciano notes that adding Quinnen Williams and trading for Joey Porter Jr. may cost significantly more than Parsons' $46.5 million annual salary.

The article highlights that the Cowboys' defensive line and pass rush have struggled without Parsons despite the new arrivals. Luciano contends that paying combined premium salaries to Williams and Porter undermines the financial flexibility Dallas sought to achieve.

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