REVEALED: Eagles Almost Landed Micah Parsons in Blockbuster Jalen Carter Trade

Micah Parsons in midnight green. It almost happened. On his podcast this weekend, the former Cowboys star revealed that Philadelphia made a blockbuster offer to acquire him — one that included Jalen Carter, a first-round pick, and additional draft capital. Dallas declined, and Parsons eventually landed in Green Bay.

The Package Was Massive

The reported offer wasn't just a first-round pick. It was Jalen Carter — a 23-year-old Pro Bowl defensive tackle on his rookie deal — plus a first-rounder, a third-rounder, and potentially more. For reference, that's the kind of package that moves franchise quarterbacks.

The Eagles' willingness to include Carter speaks volumes about how Howie Roseman and the front office view Parsons. This is a player they couldn't block. When schemes, gameplans, and preparation didn't work, Parsons still wrecked games. That kind of dominance is rare, and Philadelphia clearly wanted to add it rather than face it twice a year.

Why Dallas Said No

Simple: the Cowboys were not sending Micah Parsons to a division rival, regardless of the return. Dallas ultimately took what appears to be a lesser package from Green Bay — two first-round picks — rather than strengthen their NFC East competition. It's a decision that makes sense from a competitive standpoint, even if it left value on the table.

What This Tells Us About the Eagles' Offseason

The Parsons pursuit confirms what many suspected: the Eagles are aggressive about adding a game-changing edge rusher. Roseman has consistently targeted the position — first with Myles Garrett, then Parsons, and eventually acquiring Jalen Phillips in-season. Expect that pursuit to continue this offseason.

Names like Max Crosby and a potentially-available Myles Garrett will undoubtedly be on Philadelphia's radar. After coming this close to landing Parsons, don't expect the Eagles to stop swinging for elite pass rushers.