How Cowboys' Micah Parsons', Commanders' Terry McLaurin's trade demands differ despite appearing very similar
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Both NFC East stars have demanded trades in the last two days, but their situations are slightly different
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That's not the case for half of the NFC East division in 2025. Both the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders are instead focused on figuring out how to move forward with their respective stars after each demanded a trade. First, Commanders Pro Bowl No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin reportedly requested a trade on Thursday while Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons posted a three-screenshot-long announcement of his own trade demand on Friday.
On the surface, there are plenty of similarities. Two Pro Bowl/All-Pro players entering contract years who desire more money, specifically more years of guaranteed money, NOW. However, the context surrounding both Parsons and McLaurin is slightly different in a few nuanced ways. Here's how their situations differ even though both possess leverage and are likely utilizing these trade requests to receive extensions from their respective franchises.
