As the 2025 NFL offseason nears its end, the Patriots still have a big trade opportunity or two to explore to put their chances of a redemption season over the top. Although the door appears to be closing on a few of the top names, with Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin rumored to be nearing deals with their current teams, a trade for Micah Parsons is still on the table.
Things in Dallas don't appear to be getting any better for the pass rusher. In fact, NFL insider Adam Schefter recently shared his belief that a divorce was almost inevitable at this point. That creates a major opportunity for the Patriots to add the ultimate game-changer to their defense, which GM Eliot Wolf didn't shut down when asked about his willingness to give up draft capital for a big-name player.
Although shipping off multiple high-round draft picks might not fit what the new regime in Foxboro is hoping to accomplish with this rebuild, it would be tough to pass on the chance to add a player of Parsons' caliber to the roster.
Because of that, there is certainly a trade package that would make it difficult for Dallas to decline, and the Patriots could make it happen sooner rather than later.
The Patriots might have a legitimate shot at trading for Micah Parsons if the Cowboys take calls
If the Patriots want to send their best offer to the Cowboys in hopes of acquiring arguably one of the best pass rushers in the league right now, this feels like the most realistic trade package they could give.
There's a chance they could throw in a player to sweeten the deal, which could allow them to take back at least one draft pick, but the Patriots are not a team with many desirable players on the roster that Dallas would likely want, at least not players they'd be willing to part with in a trade package.
It's fair to assume that Jerry Jones won't be willing to entertain any conversation about Parsons that doesn't include multiple first-round picks. That's not exactly ideal for a team like the Patriots, who could have another top-10 pick next year, but the talent of Parsons would likely require it.
He's looking for a long-term extension, similar to the deals that T.J. Watt received from the Steelers and Myles Garrett with the Browns. Both Pro Bowlers reset the market for the position and became the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the league, and Parsons has made it clear that he wants to be the next one to do that.
The Patriots would need to know that a trade for him would guarantee an extension would be signed, and Parsons is likely looking for, at the very least, a four-year deal exceeding $200 million, with an average salary of over $41 million and a lot of guarantees.
That would make him the highest-paid Patriots player in history, which had been Milton Williams from earlier this offseason, but Parsons would easily be worth the investment.
He's well on his way to becoming an NFL Hall of Famer, having already recorded an impressive career in Dallas with 256 combined tackles, 63 for a loss, 112 quarterback hits, nine passes defended, nine forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries with one returned for a touchdown, and 52.5 sacks. He was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 and has made the Pro Bowl every year since he was drafted, along with being named a two-time All-Pro.
Parsons would go down as one of the best defensive players in Patriots history if they were lucky enough to add him to their roster. It's difficult to say just how invested they would be in acquiring him, although they have hinted at their willingness to spend the money needed to bring in top talent. But he would be an incredible addition to their defense for the foreseeable future.