Jerry Jones Fires Back at Micah Parsons, Calls Trade to Packers “The Smartest Move of the Season”
The war of words between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys has reached another level. After Parsons blasted his former team: "Every player wants out of that mess. Jones and Brian are clueless-full stop."
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has stepped forward to deliver his own fiery response.
Jones, never one to stay silent when the franchise is under fire, made it clear he has no regrets about the blockbuster trade that sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. “Look, we made the right call,” Jones told reporters. “Moving him was the smartest move of the season. We’re not here to build around distractions. We’re here to build a team.”

Parsons had claimed that “every player wants out of that mess” and described Dallas leadership as “clueless.” Jones dismissed those comments, framing the situation as a sign the organization needed to move on. “Sometimes, talent isn’t enough. You’ve got to have commitment to the team, not just yourself. And when that balance is lost, the decision becomes clear,” he said.
For Jones, the Parsons era in Dallas was both electric and exhausting. The linebacker-turned-edge rusher became the face of the defense but also a lightning rod of tension in the locker room. Trading him to Green Bay not only reset the cap space but, in Jones’ eyes, reset the culture.
“Cowboys football has always been about unity and sacrifice,” Jones added. “No one is bigger than the Star. We’re going to prove that this year.”
With Parsons now thriving under a record-breaking deal in Green Bay, the Cowboys are left to reshape their identity on defense. For Dallas fans, the split stings. But for Jerry Jones, it was a decision he believes will define the franchise moving forward.











