The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Dallas Cowboys TRADE Micah Parsons to Green Bay Packers
Aug 29, 2025
The podcast ignites with a shocking trade of star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, sparking hot debates and reactions. The host examines if this bold move strengthens the Packers' Super Bowl hopes while questioning the wisdom behind the Cowboys' decision given their investment in QB Dak Prescott. The conversation also draws parallels between this trade and the historic Khalil Mack deal, adding layers of intrigue to the ongoing NFL drama. Team dynamics and future performance are put under the microscope as excitement builds for upcoming games.
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Breaking News While On A Walk
- John describes getting calls about the Parsons trade while on a walk and seeing it break on TV when he returned home.
- He says the move felt inevitable after Parsons' preseason behavior and public disputes with the team.
Elite Pass Rushers Shift Franchises
- John argues trading elite pass rushers is rare and historically impactful, citing Khalil Mack as a precedent.
- He thinks Parsons can immediately transform the Packers' defense similar to Mack's effect in Chicago.
Trade As A Strategic Reset
- John views the trade as a major organizational reset by Jerry Jones to free cap space and pivot the Cowboys.
- He frames the move as Jerry admitting the current roster construction won't deliver expected wins despite massive contracts.