CeeDee Lamb Reflects on Micah Parsons Trade: “It Was Beneficial for Both Sides”
The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season didn’t just fall short-it fell apart on the defensive side of the ball. From start to finish, the unit struggled to find its footing, eventually finishing as the league’s lowest-ranked defense. That performance led to the dismissal of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, but the unraveling may have started much earlier-with the blockbuster trade that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
It was a move that stunned Cowboys fans and shook the foundation of a defense that had once been built around Parsons' game-wrecking ability. But in hindsight, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb sees the trade as a win-win.
Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Lamb didn’t shy away from the emotional side of losing a teammate like Parsons. “I was pretty upset when Micah left.
I’m not afraid to say it again,” Lamb admitted. But he was also quick to acknowledge the upside for both parties.
Parsons landed a massive payday in Green Bay-four years, $186 million, with $120 million guaranteed. For a player of his caliber, it’s the kind of deal that reflects both his talent and his value to a contending team.
And for Dallas, the return wasn’t insignificant. The Cowboys received veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two future first-round picks (2026 and 2027), giving the front office both immediate help and long-term flexibility.
“And, at the end of the day, we ended up with Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark when we couldn’t stop the run, so that was pretty good,” Lamb added.
That’s not just optimism-it’s a fair point. Dallas had been getting gashed on the ground, and the additions of Clark and Williams gave them a much-needed boost in the trenches. While the defense as a whole still struggled, those moves at least addressed one of their most glaring weaknesses.
Lamb’s comments also shine a light on his mindset as a leader in the locker room. He’s never been one to make it all about himself, and that came through again when he said he wouldn’t mind if George Pickens-his teammate and fellow wideout-ended up making more money than him. That kind of unselfishness matters, especially in a room full of alpha personalities vying for touches and attention.
As the Cowboys turn the page under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, the defense still needs a true edge presence to replace what Parsons brought off the edge. But the foundation is there. Clark is a proven interior force, and Williams adds another layer of disruption up front.
Meanwhile, Parsons is thriving in Green Bay, both financially and competitively. He’s got a legitimate shot at the Lombardi Trophy with a Packers team that’s built to contend.
And no matter where he plays, the bond with Lamb remains unshaken. “Micah is my man.
He knows that. That’s my brother and brotherly love is never lost,” Lamb said.
In a league where loyalty is often tested by contracts and trades, that kind of respect speaks volumes. The Cowboys may still be retooling, but with leaders like Lamb in the building-and a front office willing to make bold moves-they’re not far off from getting back on track.