Parsons’ standing in Dallas has become combustible: locker-room friction, a controversial Edge podcast, and a blockbuster swap to Green Bay spotlighting a hard-nosed negotiation culture. Dallas’ path now hinges on reconfiguring their pass rush with Parsons out and the Packers’ defense leaning on him as a centerpiece. Dak Prescott backs a Week 1 resolution, contrasting earlier smooth talks with Martin, Lamb and himself, framing Parsons’ trade as a watershed moment in this era of Cowboys contracts.

Fantasy angles loom large: Parsons’ elite edge potential travels with him to Green Bay, but system and surrounding pieces will shape his sack totals and IDP value. The Cowboys’ locker-room dynamic and the public narrative around Parsons’ persona could influence usage and leadership roles as Dallas pivots toward a new defensive identity.