The Dallas Cowboys have traded All-Pro defensive end Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, Parsons confirmed in a statement on his social media accounts.
The Cowboys will receive defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in exchange for Parsons, one of the league’s best pass rushers.
Parsons previously shared a lengthy statement publicly requesting a trade on his social media accounts on August 1.
"Yes I wanted to be here," Parsons wrote. "I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboys and wear the star on my helmet. I wanted to play in front of the best fans in sports and make this Americas team once again. The team my pops and I grew up cheering for way up in Harrisburg, PA. Unfortunately I no longer want to be here. I no longer want to be held to close door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization our fans and my teammates. I no longer want narratives created and spread to the media about me. I had purposely stayed quiet in hopes of getting something done."
Parsons' confirmation came hours after the Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that Parsons' relationship with the Cowboys had "deteriorated" among ongoing contract negotiations to the point that he's considering a trade request or even "severing his relationship with the team."
The Cowboys exercised the fifth-year option on Parsons' rookie contract, which was set to expire after the 2025 season. The former Penn State standout is one of the league's best pass rushers, winning the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year award and has been selected as an All-Pro and Pro Bowler during each of his first three NFL seasons.