The Detroit Lions are focused on drastically improving their defense from the early Dan Campbell years, and the ultimate way to do that would be acquiring Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Micah Parsons to pair with Aidan Hutchinson, currently their only dominant force up front.

Parsons is eyeing a new deal, but contract talks have reportedly stalled so much that he’s now considering asking for a trade. Though unlikely, such a scenario won’t stop teams from exploring his availability in case Dallas budges.

Detroit must be aggressive in the Parsons sweepstakes, as they have both the cap space to absorb a superstar and the desperate need for a difference-making edge presence to become a feared NFC contender.

Dallas won’t let go of Parsons without a serious return. Alim McNeill, one of Detroit’s top defenders when healthy, could be a player Dallas demands—especially with the need to replace Mazi Smith and maintain their interior strength.

Tyleik Williams, drafted by the Lions in 2025, could slot in as a long-term solution up front, while the presence of DJ Reader bolsters what could be an elite defensive front if Parsons comes aboard.

But the true highlight of the trade would be pairing Parsons with Hutchinson—potentially forming one of the most dangerous pass-rushing duos in recent league memory. If Detroit can extend both stars, offensive tackles in the NFC North are in big trouble.

The deal remains a long shot, as Dallas intends to hold onto Parsons long-term. But if Parsons demands out and Brad Holmes delivers a blockbuster offer, this dream combo could actually happen.