CeeDee Lamb has conflicting emotions about Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to Packers

Earlier in the week, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb shared that he wished the contract saga involving star pass-rusher Micah Parsons "wouldn’t have dragged" through the summer until Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in late August.

During a Thursday appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," Lamb expanded on his emotions regarding what became the Cowboys' most noteworthy transaction of 2025.

CeeDee Lamb wasn't thrilled the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers

"I can't really say too much to Jerry," Lamb responded when asked if he tried to step in during negotiations between the sides. "I can give him my opinion as to what I think about Micah. And then, at the end of the day, him and his team is going to make the best decision for us, right? But as for me, and as everyone knows, I was pretty upset when Micah left. I'm not afraid to say it again. But I feel like it was beneficial for both parties. Micah got the money that he deserved."

Jones accepted two first-round draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark in return for Parsons. As part of the trade, the Packers signed Parsons to a four-year, $188M contract that included $136M guaranteed.

Ahead of the November trade deadline, the Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson. Such pickups didn't prevent Dallas from missing the playoffs, and the club ended the campaign with a record of 7-9-1.

CeeDee Lamb still has love for Micah Parsons

"I feel like we ended up with Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, and we couldn't stop the run, so that was pretty good for us to elevate as far as defensive-wise," Lamb continued. "But then we were missing a pass-rusher to get to the (quarterback). I felt like that's what we were missing. But overall, as a team and as a unit, we could definitely be better and step up and hold our end of the bargain. But Micah's my man. He knows that brotherly love is never lost."

Perhaps Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders will prove to be the pass-rusher Dallas was "missing" this past season. Crosby reportedly wants no part of the Raiders' latest rebuild and could ask to be traded to an advertised contender.