Blockbuster Trade Rumors: Could the Cowboys Really Move on From Micah Parsons to the Bills?

The Buffalo Bills are preparing to open their 2025 NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens, but their front office might already have its eyes on something much bigger than Week 1. A surprising roster move has sparked speculation about a potential blockbuster trade — one that could involve none other than Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons.

Bills Add Depth — Or Trade Bait?

Earlier this week, the Bills brought back veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, marking his fourth stint with the team. On the surface, it looks like a depth move. But with six interior defensive linemen now on the roster, it’s unlikely Buffalo plans to keep them all.

That has fueled rumors that the Bills may be stockpiling assets to swing a trade package for a premier pass rusher.

Why Micah Parsons Could Be in Play

Both Micah Parsons of the Cowboys and Trey Hendrickson of the Bengals are currently embroiled in contract disputes with their teams. Neither has reached an extension, and frustration seems to be building.

For Buffalo, the missing piece has been clear for years: pressure on Patrick Mahomes. Time and again, their playoff runs have ended at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, largely because their defensive front couldn’t disrupt Mahomes consistently.

While Buffalo did sign Joey Bosa in the offseason and extended Greg Rousseau, questions remain. Bosa’s health has been unreliable, and Rousseau, while solid, isn’t the type of game-wrecking talent that shifts an entire defense. Parsons, on the other hand, is exactly that.

Insiders suggest Dallas may be open to listening, as the relationship between Parsons and the organization has reportedly soured. And since Buffalo is in the AFC, the Cowboys wouldn’t risk seeing their star haunt them in a direct NFC playoff matchup.

The Salary Cap Puzzle

Of course, making such a deal work wouldn’t be simple. Parsons is due a massive payday, and Buffalo would need to restructure contracts and move pieces around to fit him under the cap. But if there’s one thing recent NFL history has proven, it’s that cap space is flexible when teams truly want a star player.

High Risk, High Reward

Trading for Parsons (or Hendrickson) would be bold — but it could also be the kind of gamble that finally puts Buffalo over the top. A front seven featuring Parsons alongside Bosa, Rousseau, and Phillips would be a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks and could tilt the AFC balance of power.

Still, the idea of Dallas moving on from its franchise cornerstone seems unthinkable to many fans. Parsons is not only the Cowboys’ best defensive player but arguably the face of their future. Trading him would be one of the most controversial moves in team history.

Final Thoughts

The Bills’ defensive line is crowded, and that may be by design. While nothing is confirmed, the pieces are in place for Buffalo to pursue the type of blockbuster move that could redefine their Super Bowl hopes.

Whether that means trading for Trey Hendrickson — or pulling off the unthinkable and prying Micah Parsons away from the Cowboys — remains to be seen.

One thing is certain: if Parsons-to-Buffalo rumors continue to swirl, this will be one of the most explosive NFL storylines of the 2025 season.