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T.J. Watt Criticizes Micah Parsons’ Trade to Green Bay — A Failed Deal for Green Bay

Micah Parsons traded to Green Bay Packers from Cowboys after contract  dispute | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The NFL world was shaken when Green Bay pulled off the blockbuster deal for linebacker Micah Parsons, prying him away from the Dallas Cowboys. In a heartfelt letter to Cowboys Nation, Parsons insisted the move wasn’t about money but about “clarity, a contract, and a chance to compete.”

But Steelers star T.J. Watt isn’t buying it.

Speaking with rare bluntness, Watt challenged Parsons’ narrative and the motivations behind the trade:

“I’ve heard Micah say this wasn’t about money, but let’s be honest — he’s asked Jerry [Jones] for a huge number more than once. Dallas wasn’t going to meet it, so they let him walk. That’s the truth.”

For Watt, a Defensive Player of the Year and face of Pittsburgh football, the issue isn’t about talent — it’s about values. He reminded fans and front offices alike that true legacies aren’t written in dollar signs.

“Loyalty is what builds legacy. Micah is an incredible player — no doubt — but greatness isn’t just about how many sacks you get or what team you land on. It’s about staying, fighting, and becoming the foundation of a franchise. If you keep chasing the biggest number, you’ll always be moving, never building.”

The Packers may have acquired one of the league’s most dominant defenders, but Watt cautioned against expecting miracles from a single move:

“Sure, Green Bay just got stronger. Parsons changes games. But one player, no matter how good, can’t carry a franchise alone. If the culture isn’t built on loyalty and commitment, you won’t get the dynasty people dream about.”

The fallout of this trade is bigger than X’s and O’s. It has sparked debate about what today’s NFL stars value most: stability, rings, or record-breaking deals.

For Watt, the answer remains clear. “You can be rich, you can be famous — but when fans look back in twenty years, they’ll remember who stayed, who fought for the city, who gave everything. That’s legacy. That’s loyalty.”

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