A move no one expected: Micah Parsons has been traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers. Take a look at how his new deal compares to Patrick Mahomes‘ contract.
Micah Parsons has agreed to a 4-year, $188 million deal with the Packers, per Ian Rapoport. He will earn $47 million annually, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
By averaging $47 million per year, Parsons is set to earn more than Patrick Mahomes, who currently makes $45 million annually with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Micah Parsons becomes the highest-paid non-QB with Packers deal
The biggest offseason drama has come to an end. After Micah Parsons requested a trade from the Cowboys, the Lone Star franchise fulfilled his demands, sending him to the Packers in a move nobody saw coming.
The Packers sent DT Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to Dallas in order to acquire the star pass rusher. The 26-year-old is set to bolster Green Bay’s defense while the Cowboys look for a fresh start.
Parsons wanted a massive extension the Cowboys were not willing to give him. The Packers stepped up and offered a blockbuster contract worth $47 million annually—more than what Patrick Mahomes currently makes per year.
Not only does this deal include $136 million in guaranteed money, but it also makes Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in the entire NFL.
Earlier this year, pass rusher T.J. Watt signed an extension with the Steelers that will pay him $41 million annually. However, Parsons’ deal with Green Bay puts him well above Watt’s earnings in Pittsburgh.
Who is the best-paid player in the NFL?
As of today, Dak Prescott is the highest-paid player in the NFL with an average annual salary of $60 million. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to that extension with the quarterback in 2024.
A few years ago, quarterbacks completely dominated the league in earnings. However, that idea has been shattered recently, with wide receivers and defensive stars putting their names among the league’s top earners.