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The Dallas Cowboys traded superstar linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in what was one of the biggest moves in the offseason. On Sunday, ESPN reported that Cowboys general manager and owner Jerry Jones included a 'poison pill' in the deal to block Parsons from joining the Philadelphia Eagles in the near future.Adam Schefter @AdamSchefterLINKESPN Sources: Micah Parsons’ trade to the Packers included a poison pill that the Cowboys inserted to block a deal in the near future to the Eagles.When fans caught wind of the Cowboys' reported transactional mechanism in Parsons' trade to Green Bay, they had some interesting reactions."Jerry is straight up terrified of Howie," one tweeted, referring to Jones being worried about Eagles general manager Howie Roseman.Philly Fly @thephillyflyLINK@AdamSchefter Jerry is straight up terrified of Howie"Jerry always being petty but overall smart business move here," another added."Cowboys really said, 'If we can’t have him, Philly definitely can’t either.' Classic NFC East drama," a third commented.Here are a few more reactions."It’s kinda messed up because Jerry also knows Micah grew up an hour and a half away from Philly. So if Micah wanted to be near home he can’t," one wrote."That Super Bowl gave Jerry nightmares," another added."Cowboys really said 'anywhere but Philly.' Jerry Jones playing 4D chess with that poison pill," a user tweeted.According to reports, the 'poison pill' is that if the Packers traded Parsons to any team in the NFC East, they would need to surrender a 2028 1st round pick to the CowboysMicah Parsons has enjoyed a strong start to his career with the PackersGreen Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons - NFL 2025 - Source: GettyMicah Parsons has enjoyed a strong start with the Packers, helping the team to a 5-2-1 record heading into their Week 10 game against the Eagles. The linebacker has posted 20 tackles (10 solo), 6.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss.Parsons is expected to play an important role in Green Bay's matchup against the Eagles on Sunday. He will need to be at his best to nullify the offensive threats from Jalen Hurts and co. at Lambeau Field.Parsons earned four Pro Bowl honors in four seasons at Dallas. He reportedly requested a trade in the offseason after a long saga around his contract extension, which didn't end in agreement with the two parties involved.
