Micah Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has publicly sought a long-term extension, with his absence from practice adding fuel to a spiraling Cowboys saga. A trade, while unlikely, is the spark that could reframe Dallas’ window. ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum pitched three bold routes to land Parsons with a legitimate Super Bowl contender: to Buffalo for Ed Oliver plus two first-round picks; to Detroit for a first, two seconds, and Brian Branch; or to Tampa Bay for Vita Ve a plus Bucky Irving and a first. Dallas has shown no interest in moving him, but with Parsons off the field, Dallas’ ceiling could wobble.

Fantasy angles abound. Parsons’ absence bumps up risk for Dallas’ defensive upside; Bills, Lions and Buccaneers each offer distinct implications if the deal goes through. Oliver would bolster Buffalo’s interior pressure, Branch would boost Detroit’s secondary play alongside a rising defensive front, and Vita Ve a would anchor Tampa’s run defense. Across all scenarios, Parsons remains the centerpiece alongside Prescott and Lamb, making every practice and lineup decision carry extra weight as momentum builds toward Week 1.