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Could you imagine a world where Micah Parsons lines up opposite Aidan Hutchinson on Sundays? Detroit fans might want to sit down for this one.
A Defensive Dream Team?
The Detroit Lions are coming off a few strong seasons and entering 2025 with real Super Bowl buzz. Head coach Dan Campbell is still leading the charge, flanked by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. There’s no doubt the Lions are in win-now mode—and while the roster is stacked, one position still feels a little thin: edge rusher.
Aidan Hutchinson is a menace off the edge, but even a rising star like him could use a tag-team partner. That’s where things get juicy. Enter: Micah Parsons, the $17M star edge defender currently with the Dallas Cowboys, whose contract situation is… let’s say, complicated.
Wait, Could This Really Happen?
So here’s the setup. Parsons has yet to sign his extension with Dallas. He showed up for minicamp but threw some shade about participating in training camp without a new deal.
“We’ll see,” Parsons said when asked about practicing without an extension, via ESPN. “It’s time to tell.”
He made it clear the decision is in the hands of team owner Jerry Jones:
“Still hanging tight. Like I said, it’s up to [owner Jerry Jones]. He gives the green light on everything, so hopefully something’s done by next month.”
In other words—he’s waiting, and the clock is ticking.
Dad’s Seal of Approval
Now here’s where it gets even more fun. Micah’s dad, Terrence Parsons, already gave Detroit a big thumbs up.
On the “Life in the Stands” podcast last December, he ranked Detroit in his top three destinations if his son didn’t stay in Dallas. Why?
“Him and (Aidan) Hutchinson together in Detroit, would be like cheating. I love it.”
Not only is that high praise—it’s also painfully true for any quarterback facing that duo.
What’s the Cost?
A mock trade proposal sends Micah Parsons to the Lions in exchange for a 2026 second-round and fourth-round pick. Pricey? Sure. But for a player who ranks as the No. 2 pass rusher in the NFL (according to Pro Football Focus), it might be worth the pain.
Let’s not forget: the Lions are trying to win now. And a front seven featuring both Hutchinson and Parsons? That’s a nightmare for opposing offenses.
What’s Micah Thinking?
Realistically, Parsons still seems likely to ink an extension with the Cowboys. He’s publicly said he wants to stay. But the fact he hasn’t yet? That leaves a crack in the door.
And if things get messy, the Lions would be foolish not to at least make the call.
Final Thoughts
Is this trade going to happen? Probably not. But in a league where stars move all the time and contenders swing big, Micah Parsons in Detroit isn’t as crazy as it sounds.
And if you’re a Lions fan, just know: your window is wide open. And dreaming of No. 11 lining up next to No. 97? That’s a dream worth having.