Micah Parsons commerce was 'based mostly on arithmetic'

Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones informed CNBC Thursday the choice to commerce Micah Parsons in the end got here all the way down to basic math.

Jones appeared on CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Extra time” to speak concerning the Dallas Cowboys’ document $12.5 billion valuation because the group kicks off the 2025-2026 season.

On August 28, the Inexperienced Bay Packers signed Parsons to a four-year, $186 million contract extension, $136 million of which is assured, in keeping with Spotrac. The deal got here after a months-long feud with the Cowboys over his contract and makes Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL historical past, in keeping with ESPN.

“For those who have a look at what his numbers are by way of his compensation over the following 5 years… and then you definitely have a look at these draft picks that we received, and also you have a look at what these numbers may pay to different gamers, you may see about 5 of possibly the perfect gamers as you may get within the NFL, for what one will get in Micah,” Jones informed CNBC’s Michael Ozanian Thursday.

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Jones mentioned it wasn’t private, including he likes the 26-year outdated defensive finish and thinks he is a fantastic participant.

“You recognize our sport has availability points. In different phrases, should you’re damage, you do not play. Properly the chances of getting extra for that a lot compensation, the chances of getting extra folks taking part in on the sector each sport versus having all of it on one or two, it is a chance for us,” Jones mentioned. “It suits us proper now.”

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after a play towards the Washington Commanders throughout an NFL soccer sport at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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Parsons, a four-time Professional Bowler, is within the remaining yr of his rookie contract, price about $24 million, in keeping with Spotrac.

He has established himself as one of many prime defensive gamers within the league, recording greater than 12 sacks in every of the previous 4 seasons.

“I am proud for him, proud for Inexperienced Bay,” Jones mentioned.