The Detroit Lions are being tipped as a likely destination for Micah Parsons, a three-time All-Pro linebacker, according to Sportsbook Bovada. If Parsons doesn’t remain with the Dallas Cowboys after 2025, Detroit could capitalize on the opportunity to acquire one of the league’s most dynamic defensive players.
This potential trade comes at a pivotal time for the Lions. Despite losing defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg mid-season, they’ve stayed in playoff contention and are set to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 for the NFC’s top seed. Pairing Hutchinson, a proven Pro Bowler, with Parsons could elevate Detroit’s defensive lineup to elite status next season.
Bovada’s odds place Detroit (+475) ahead of other suitors, including Kansas City (+500), Pittsburgh (+600), and Chicago (+650). The Cowboys remain favorites to retain Parsons (-220), but their financial commitments to stars like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb may hinder their ability to secure Parsons on a long-term deal.
Parsons, 25, is finishing his rookie contract valued at $17.1M and is set to earn $24M in 2025 through a fifth-year option. An extension could demand upwards of $30M annually over three years, a figure Dallas might struggle to accommodate.
If negotiations stall, a trade could be Parsons’ only path to a new team. With both Detroit and Kansas City in need of elite edge rushers to fuel their Super Bowl ambitions, the Lions appear to have an edge in landing the $90M defensive superstar.
Detroit’s pursuit of Parsons signals their readiness to cement their position as one of the NFC’s premier teams, while other contenders like Pittsburgh and Chicago remain further behind in both roster strength and immediate championship potential.
