Panthers connected to mammoth trade for Cowboys' superstar

Could the Carolina Panthers manage to swing a massive trade for this Dallas Cowboys superstar?

Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) on the field in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Carolina Panthers are in desperate need of pass-rushing help, which doesn't come as much of a surprise considering they traded away Brian Burns last offseason.

The Panthers totaled just 32 sacks in 2024, which ranked near the bottom of the NFL. As a result, edge rusher is slated to be one of their top priorities in the coming months.

The problem is that Carolina doesn't exactly have a ton of cap room, so it's going to be difficult for the Panthers to land a big-name pass rusher in free agency, not to mention the fact that star players are not exactly flocking to Carolina.

However, the Panthers may want to pursue a trade, and David Latham of Last Word On Sports feels that they could represent a potential landing spot for Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons.

"Carolina never found a proper replacement for Brian Burns in 2024, but they could upgrade the position with a Micah Parsons trade," Latham wrote. "The four-time Pro Bowler won’t singlehandedly fix every issue on the defense, but he will bring a much-needed punch to the pass rush, which could be enough for the Panthers to win a weak NFC South."

Of course, the Cowboys would actually have to want to trade Parsons for this to come to fruition, but it may not be out of the realm of possibility.

Parsons did not seem too enthralled with Dallas' decision to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, and the 26-year-old has just one year remaining on his deal.

Given the Cowboys' delicate cap situation, Parsons may prove too costly for the club to sign long term, which could open things up to a potential trade.

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