2. Micah Parsons, EDGE
It's important to discuss this possibility, even if nothing comes to fruition. The reality is, if the Cowboys were ever going to trade Micah Parsons, this is one of the last times to realistically do it. The next would be on the eve of the regular season or maybe the in-season trade deadline, but the in-season trade deadline isn't usually when premier players like this are on the move.
The Cowboys would probably love to just know that Parsons was going to be around for the long haul at this point, but have they drawn a proverbial line in the sand when it comes to paying him? The cost to keep the best non-quarterbacks in football is going to take up a very significant chunk of the salary cap going forward and an average annual salary of $40-plus million per season.
Not to mention, the guaranteed money involved.
Parsons is curiously one of the last premier picks in the 2021 NFL Draft class waiting for a long-term deal. He plays a premium position, he's been ridiculously productive, and he's one of the most impactful pass rushers in the game. It doesn't make sense that Dallas hasn't locked him up yet, so for the time being, a trade remains on the table.
Just like the wide receiver position, the Cowboys could reset the clock off the edge with a high draft choice and send Parsons packing to the highest bidder. You hate to be hyperbolic in situations like this, but he's the type of player who could yield multiple first-round picks in a trade, or at least the value of multiple first-round picks.
There would be no shortage of bidders to acquire Parsons if the Cowboys did put him on the trade block, and until he signs a long-term deal, this unfortunately has a non-zero chance of happening.