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# 5 Trade Proposals For Seahawks to Land Superstar Micah Parsons
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/trade-prosposals-seattle-seahawks-micah-parsons-dallas-cowboys/
- Published: 2025-08-23T02:46:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T06:18:42.000Z
- Author: Corbin Smith
- Tags: Analysis, Seahawks, Micah Parsons, Boye Mafe, Ken Walker III, Derick Hall, Coby Bryant

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Only four days away from the NFL’s mandated roster cutdown day, the Seattle Seahawks and all 31 other teams will be rushing to trim their rosters from 90 down to 53 players before the August 26 deadline.

But while the vast majority of the moves made in coming days will come in the form of players hitting the waiver wire, big trades could also be on the horizon with some household names on the move. Specifically, two of the league’s premier edge rushers in Cowboys star Micah Parsons and Bengals star Trey Hendrickson, have spent time away from their teams during training camp and the preseason demanding a new contract, casting speculation both could eventually be dealt to a new team.

The Bengals have reportedly already fielded offers for Hendrickson, but of those two players, Parsons may now be the most likely to change zip codes based on an increasingly untenable relationship with owner Jerry Jones, who has not had a working relationship with the player’s agent throughout this process. Parsons recently scrubbed the Cowboys off of all his social media accounts after publicly demanding a trade earlier in the month and according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the two sides appear to be “headed to a divorce.”

For now, Dallas hasn’t shown any interest in trading Parsons, and Jones has a history of playing hardball with star players regarding contracts. But at the same time, if the right trade offer comes, it wouldn’t be out of the question for the Cowboys to pivot and consider the possibility to snag a bunch of draft picks and proven veteran players in return.

Of the teams who could potentially have the financial flexibility and draft capital to facilitate a deal for Parsons, general manager John Schneider and the Seahawks stack up favorably against other suitors, holding more than $30 million in cap space for this season along with all of their first round picks for the next three drafts. They also have a rising young roster with several players who could be appealing to the Cowboys, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, while Parsons has a strong relationship with defensive coordinator Aden Durde.

Considering all of those factors, what would it take for Seattle to pull off a monumental blockbuster and bring the two-time First-Team All-Pro to the Pacific Northwest? Here are five proposals, starting with one inspired by the last major trade for a star pass rusher, that could make sense for both teams:

### 1\. Seahawks send 2026 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, 2026 third-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-round pick to Cowboys in exchange for Parsons and a 2026 seventh-round pick

Sometimes, teams like the Cowboys aren’t willing to part ways with a superstar of Parsons’ caliber unless they receive back a bounty of draft selections and aren’t necessarily interested in acquiring veteran players as part of the return. Using the famous Khalil Mack trade between the Raiders and Bears from 2018 as a guideline, the Seahawks would have to offer two first round picks, a third round pick, and Day 3 pick as the starting point to acquire the sack artist from the Cowboys.

The Bears were able to get two Day 3 picks back as part of their return, but in this instance, the Seahawks might only be able to squeeze out a late-round pick from Jones if the trade were to only feature a swap of picks due to Parson’s youth and outstanding production in his first four NFL seasons. While such a package should not be ruled out, unlike Chicago eight years ago, Seattle has far more enticing assets on the roster to dangle as part of the deal that could help save a bit more on the draft capital side of things.

### 2\. Seahawks send 2026 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, and 2026 fourth-round pick, and Boye Mafe to Cowboys in exchange for Parsons and 2026 fifth-round pick

Most likely, the Cowboys will be aiming to bring a young pass rusher back in return for Parsons, and this works out quite well for the Seahawks, starting with Mafe as an intriguing trade chip. The 26-year old has yet to hit double-digit sacks in a season, but he came up just short in 2023 and still had a respectable junior season with six sacks and 12 quarterback hits while playing through a knee issue for much of the year. Capable of being moved around a bit, while he isn’t as position flexible as Parsons, he has rushed from both sides and been utilized sugaring A-gaps as a standup rusher from time to time, so he would be a natural fit to step in as Parsons’ replacement schematically.

Since Mafe, like Parsons, has only one year left on his current contract, Seattle would likely have to sweeten the pot a bit to facilitate a deal with Dallas. Sending a pair of first rounders along with a fourth round pick and the still improving edge defender would be a package that stacks up quite favorably to what other teams may be able to offer.

### 3\. Seahawks send 2026 first-round pick, 2027 second-round pick, 2026 third-round pick, and Derick Hall to Cowboys in exchange for Parsons and 2026 fifth-round pick

Mafe isn’t the only rising young rusher that Seattle can throw into a deal with Dallas, and for several reasons, Hall may viewed as the superior player to receive in return as part of a blockbuster deal for Parsons. Similar to Mafe, he had a massive jump in production in his second season, going from zero sacks as a rookie to eight in 2024 while adding a fumble returned for a touchdown and 20 quarterback hits. Coming into the league as a younger prospect in the 2023 draft class, he’s also two full years younger than Mafe and just turned 24 in March, which adds a bit more value to him as a trade chip.

But maybe most importantly, Hall has two years left on his rookie contract, which would give the Cowboys more club control than with Mafe. He wouldn’t even be eligible to negotiate for an extension until next spring, meaning Jones wouldn’t have to immediately start talking about a new contract with him upon arrival. Factoring in his youth, superior numbers last season, and extra year under contract, the Seahawks could theoretically offer a bit less in draft compensation and still deliver a formidable offer that would allow Dallas to quickly plug the hole left behind by Parsons’ exit with an ascending talent under contract at least two more seasons.

### 4\. Seahawks send 2026 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, Boye Mafe, and Ken Walker III to Cowboys in exchange for Parsons

If the Seahawks don’t want to part ways with more than two draft picks, which may be inevitable anyway, they would have to offer up two players as part of the package. Revisiting the first proposal centered around Mafe and a pair of first round selections, subbing out the fourth-round pick with Walker, who has been electric when healthy but also battled through several injuries, may be enticing for Jones and the front office. Dallas currently has Javonte Williams and Jaydon Blue atop the depth chart, lacking the type of dynamic weapon out of the backfield that opposing defenses fear.

Like Mafe, Walker only has one year left on his current contract, so the Cowboys would be acquiring two players who would need extensions beyond 2025\. He also has had issues staying healthy, which may complicate matters trying to include him as part of such a lucrative trade. But the combined price of the two young talents would likely be less than what the Seahawks would pay Parsons on a multi-year extension north of $40 million per year, and in the short term, they would fill gaps at two key positions to remain a viable competitor in the NFC East this upcoming season.

From Seattle’s point of view, the presence of Zach Charbonnet as a viable starting running back with two years of club control left would make it easier to move Walker, while backups George Holani and Damien Martinez would be more than ready to chip in as change-of-pace options and undrafted rookie Jacardia Wright has impressed in his first training camp as a practice squad insurance policy.

### 5\. Seahawks send 2026 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick, Derick Hall, and Coby Bryant in exchange for Parsons, 2026 fourth-round pick, and 2027 seventh-round pick

In the event that the Parson deal involves a few more moving parts than the aforementioned Mack deal, the Seahawks could sweeten the pot by offering up two first-round picks, a Day 3 pick in 2025, and the duo of Hall and Bryant to give the Cowboys two instant starters on their rookie deals respectively. Aside from Hall immediately replacing Parsons as one of Dallas’ two starting defensive ends, Bryant’s versatility being able to play both safety spots as well as slot cornerback would be a major addition in the secondary with him pushing veteran Donovan Wilson out of the starting lineup.

Under the terms of this deal, similar to what the Bears received back from the Raiders along with Mack all those years ago, the Seahawks would get back a Day 3 selection in both the 2025 and 2026 drafts. That may not seem like much of a return, but Schneider has a history of finding quality starters in the final four rounds, including Bryant as a fourth-round selection in 2022, so this would give him more ammunition in that regard while adding arguably the best pass rusher in the entire NFL in the prime of his career. The Seahawks also have a potential future superstar in Nick Emmanwori ready to jump in as the second safety next to Julian Love, giving this option more plausibility.