Cowboys fans were more in favor of trading Micah Parsons than you'd think

Micah Parsons is wrapping up his fourth season in the NFL and while the Dallas Cowboys have exercised the fifth-year option in his rookie deal, he's proven he deserves an extension.

Parsons has been honest about the upcoming negotiations, even saying he's not trying to become the highest-paid defender in the NFL. Instead, he wants to get a fair deal that allows the Cowboys to continue to build a talented roster.

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Jerry Jones has been on the same page, praising Parsons for his approach while saying he doesn't envision him playing anywhere else. That should help fans feel confident that No. 11 will be here for the long haul.

Unless you're one of those fans who believes Parsons should be traded.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) rushes as Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton (72) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

A recent SB Nation poll asking if Parsons should be traded resulted in a surprising result. 59 percent of those who participated said the Cowboys should unload the star pass rusher in exchange for a package of draft picks.

Cowboys fans are notorious for crying about not having enough talent, but the majority would be willing to trade away Micah Parsons, who is one of the best players in the league.

This is insane to me. With all due respect, this fanbase can be cuckoo sometimes. pic.twitter.com/LMlsE11LGS
— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) December 21, 2024

There's no denying that Parsons would fetch quite the haul if traded. Dallas could potentially land multiple first-round picks, which would help them build up their roster.

The problem is that it would leave a massive hole in their defense, as we saw earlier this season.

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Parsons missed four games and the Cowboys were 1-3 with him out. They surrendered 47 points to the Detroit Lions and 30 to the San Francisco 49ers without him. Since he's returned, they've gone 3-3 while the entire defense has performed at a higher level.

That's the type of player you build around, not ship off.

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