- Oct 16, 2026
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Micah Parsons will watch from the sideline Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys visit the Green Bay Packers, the two franchises linked by an August trade that sent the All-Pro edge rusher north.
Parsons moved to Green Bay on Aug. 28, 2025, but remains sidelined following left ACL surgery after injuring his knee in Week 15 at Denver. The Packers were 9-3-1 when he went down, then lost every remaining game including a wild-card defeat to Chicago. Green Bay has opened this season 3-2 while awaiting his return, which could still be weeks away.
Dallas owner Jerry Jones defended the deal in August by saying, "It's like going to Las Vegas with some extra money in your pocket." The Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Kenny Clark plus first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, then flipped the better 2027 selection to the Jets for Quinnen Williams, whom they signed to a three-year, $105 million extension.
The Cowboys have struggled defensively since Parsons' departure, allowing 20-plus points in 12 straight games. They rank 31st in yards allowed and last in rushing yards surrendered. Dallas is 2-3 this season after firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus last year and hiring Christian Parker from Philadelphia.
The teams kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. Their previous meeting ended in a 40-40 tie, with Parsons recording one sack and three tackles.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 17, 6:00 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).