what happened to micah parsons

Micah Parsons was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers just before the start of the 2025 NFL season following a contract dispute. He suffered a back injury during the Packers-Cowboys game on September 28, 2025, but returned to the game after medical evaluation. Parsons made a highly anticipated return to Dallas to face his former team exactly one month after the trade. The game ended in a dramatic 40-40 tie in overtime, one of the highest scoring ties in NFL history. Despite the injury and trade drama, Parsons remains a key player for the Packers and has signed a lucrative four- year, $188 million contract extension, the highest average annual value for a non-quarterback in league history. He dealt with the contract dispute directly with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who later acknowledged the negotiation complexities but maintained no personal ill feelings. Parsons is focused on his performance and has expressed readiness to compete at his best against his former team.