The Pittsburgh Steelers’ chances of pulling off a huge trade with the Dallas Cowboys to land superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons are slim to none. However, sometimes all it takes is an opportunity, especially when you have a General Manager like Omar Khan. Since taking over as GM, Khan has operated with a sense of urgency and aggression, believing that the 2025 season is a prime chance for the Steelers to compete for a Super Bowl.
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons shares his thoughts and insights about the Pittsburgh Steelers during a recent episode of his podcast, offering fans a rare glimpse into his perspective on the team and its legendary Head Coach Mike Tomlin.
Khan has openly said he will never pass up the chance to explore opportunities that could improve the team. On Friday, news broke that Parsons requested a trade out of Dallas. While the possibility of landing Parsons remains a long shot, this request provides Khan with a rare window to investigate whether there’s a way to bring one of the league’s most dominant pass rushers to Pittsburgh.
Earlier in February 2025, Parsons spoke with former Steelers cornerback turned analyst Bryant McFadden about the Steelers. During the conversation, McFadden joked that the Steelers logo would look good on Parsons. Parsons responded playfully, saying he would love to play for Mike Tomlin, adding fuel to the speculation that a move to Pittsburgh might not be completely out of the question.
"Nah, I rock with the Steelers," Parsons said. "I said if I ever return home it was going to be Pittsburgh. I mess with Mike Tomlin the long way."
It’s no secret that Tomlin is one of the most popular head coaches in the NFL. Many players have expressed a strong desire to play for him, and that reputation has sometimes helped the Steelers attract top talent. A prime example of this is when the Steelers convinced four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers to join the team, a move that energized the fanbase and boosted expectations.
The idea of Parsons lining up alongside TJ Watt and the rest of Pittsburgh’s elite defense is both thrilling and intimidating. While it remains a very far-fetched possibility, Parsons’ recent comments about wanting to play for the Steelers have sparked excitement among fans. These remarks, made in 2025, add fuel to the speculation that a trade could be in the cards, even if the odds are slim.
Thank you Dallas 🦁👑 🙏🏾! I pic.twitter.com/EUnEj9uRUt
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 1, 2025
Parsons, who grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, shared a message on social media Friday explaining what really led to his trade request. If Parsons has any influence over his next destination, and if Khan can work his magic, the Steelers might just have a slim but real chance to pull off a trade. Landing Parsons would instantly make Pittsburgh’s defense one of the most fearsome in NFL history, though it remains an ambitious long shot.
Steelers Chances Of Trading For Micah Parsons Are Low
While the thought of Parsons playing in the black and gold for the 2025 season is certainly exciting, the logistics would be very complex, though not impossible. Parsons is clearly unhappy with the Cowboys, and Jerry Jones has not helped their chances of keeping him satisfied. He officially wants out, and now is the time for Khan to see if there’s any logical way to pull off a crazy trade.
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Dallas Cowboys superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons speaks with members of PennLive during an event back in his hometown.
Parsons wants to be paid, which is why he wants to leave Dallas. The Steelers just made Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback of all time, giving him $41 million per year. It would be impossible for the Steelers to offer Parsons a similar deal. However, if Parsons were willing to play just one season with Pittsburgh in 2025, maybe a trade could happen, and Khan and the Steelers’ front office could work their magic to make the finances work. It’s a long shot, but Parsons’ comments from February certainly add to the intrigue.
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