The Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys could both use a spark at the NFL trade deadline prompting plenty of rumors for each team. It remains to be seen whether the Cowboys will be buyers or sellers at the Nov. 5 trade deadline.
Dak Prescott’s injury could prompt Dallas to explore potential trades with an eye towards the future. At just 3-5, the Cowboys face an uphill climb to get back in playoff contention, especially with Prescott sidelined.
As for the Seahawks, head coach Mike Macdonald (a longtime defensive coordinator) would like nothing more than to continue bolstering the team’s defense. Seattle has already made two deals ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and both moves had the Seahawks adding defenders.
The Seahawks and Cowboys could be potential trade partners.
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Athlon Sports’ Chris Licata put together potential “dream” trade scenarios for several teams, including the Seahawks. While unlikely, Dallas could be more open to moving superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons given how the season has unfolded combined with the massive payday that is coming the defender’s way.
“Parsons is going to get paid soon,” Licata wrote on Nov. 3. “The question is, will it be Jerry Jones cutting the check in Dallas? Spotrac suggests the 25-year-old defensive star has an open market value of $30.6 million annually. After handing out $376 million combined to Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in recent months, it’s going to be a challenge for Dallas to retain Parsons.
“… Trade compensation and Seattle’s future salary cap space are among the roadblocks standing in the way.”
Parsons is entering the final season of a four-year, $17 million rookie deal. Dallas has already picked up Parsons’ team option for 2025 that will have the defender’s salary jump up to $21.3 million if no new extension is reached.
Spotrac projects that Parsons’ market value is a three-year, $91.8 million contract. What would the Seahawks have to give up in order to get the Cowboys to discuss a potential blockbuster deal?
USA Today’s K.D. Drummond estimated that Parsons could be worth as much as first and second-round picks in 2025 as well as a 2026 first rounder. This trade compensation combined with Parsons’ future lucrative contract makes a deal unlikely, but it would indeed be a dream for Seahawks fans.
