Micah Parsons’ Bold Recruitment of Myles Garrett: A Game-Changer or Wishful Thinking?
Parsons Prepares for Contract Negotiations
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is gearing up for what could be lengthy and exhausting contract negotiations with Jerry and Stephen Jones. However, this looming financial battle has not stopped Parsons from making headlines in another way—by attempting to recruit Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett to join him in Dallas.
Parsons’ Public Pitch for Garrett
Since reports surfaced that Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Browns, Parsons has taken every opportunity to pitch the idea of bringing the reigning Defensive Player of the Year to Dallas. He has used his media appearances and social media presence to voice his recruitment efforts.
His latest public effort came on Twitter/X when he directly tagged Garrett in response to a post about the Philadelphia Eagles’ aspirations of building a dynasty after winning Super Bowl LIX. Parsons’ message, “Let’s stop Thanos and friends!” was accompanied by a GIF of Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man snapping his fingers in Avengers: Endgame, symbolizing the defeat of a formidable opponent. The message was clear—he wants Garrett to join forces and help take down the NFL’s top contenders.
Is Parsons Willing to Take Less Money?
During Super Bowl week, Parsons added another layer to the conversation when he told CBS Sports that he would “100%” be willing to take less money on his next contract extension to make room for Garrett. However, he also noted that Garrett would likely need to adjust his own financial demands to make such a move realistic.
“We would definitely have to make that happen,” Parsons said, leaving fans to wonder if this is simply wishful thinking or if there is a legitimate chance of the Cowboys making a blockbuster move.
The Harsh Reality of Landing Garrett
As exciting as it may be to imagine two of the NFL’s best pass rushers lining up together in Dallas, the reality of making this happen is far more complex. Acquiring Garrett would require the Cowboys to pull off one of the most aggressive trades in franchise history. It would likely cost multiple first-round draft picks and require significant salary cap maneuvering.
While teams like the Eagles and Los Angeles Rams have shown a willingness to go all-in by making bold trades and pushing the cap limits, the Cowboys have traditionally been much more conservative. Dallas’ front office has preferred to build through the draft and avoid major financial risks in free agency.
CBS Sports’ Joel Corry recently analyzed the difficulties of a potential Garrett trade, highlighting two major obstacles:
- The biggest challenge isn’t just fitting Garrett’s salary into another team’s cap—it’s the financial repercussions for the Browns. Cleveland would face significant dead cap penalties by moving on from their defensive cornerstone.
- Garrett’s contract, signed four years ago, has become outdated compared to recent market trends. With two years left on his deal, any team acquiring him would almost certainly need to negotiate a lucrative extension, further complicating matters.
Would Jerry Jones Make the Move?
If you believe the same Cowboys front office that hesitates to spend in free agency due to existing big contracts for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb would:
- Extend Micah Parsons,
- Trade away valuable draft picks for Myles Garrett, and
- Sign Garrett to a new, high-priced extension,
then you, dear reader, are more optimistic than most Cowboys fans. Even those who consider themselves “realistic optimists” would find this scenario difficult to imagine.
Parsons’ Efforts Are Admirable, but Unrealistic
Regardless of the likelihood of Garrett joining the Cowboys, Parsons’ recruitment campaign is admirable. His efforts show a desire to build a championship-caliber team and improve Dallas’ Super Bowl chances. Whether he genuinely believes he can convince Jerry Jones to change his long-standing team-building philosophy or if he’s simply looking to endear himself to fans, one thing is certain—Parsons is thinking big.
For now, Cowboys fans can only dream about what a Parsons-Garrett pass-rushing duo would look like. But in the world of the NFL, anything is possible. And if there’s one thing we know about Parsons, it’s that he won’t stop pushing for greatness—on and off the field.
