Cowboys Employ 'Poison Pill' To Thwart Eagles' Micah Parsons Deal, Jaire Alexander Scratched; Willie Lampkin's Future Uncertain.
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly incorporated a "poison pill" condition into the trade deal that sent star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, thereby blocking him from being dealt to divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles for at least two seasons. According to sources close to the matter, this provision was designed by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to ensure Parsons would not be acquired by Philly.
This development has significant implications for the Eagles, who had been aggressively pursuing a deal that would see Parsons join their roster. The Packers' willingness to include such a clause in the trade suggests that Parsons is seen as a key player in their future plans.
However, it's worth noting that this provision may not be entirely necessary given the Packers are unlikely to trade Parsons back to Philly anytime soon. Nevertheless, Jones has clearly made his intentions clear by including this condition, which underscores the rivalry between these two NFC East teams.
On another note, newly acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander will miss his first game with the Eagles due to injury recovery and acclimation to their new defensive scheme under Vic Fangio. His absence from Monday night's matchup against Green Bay means that younger players like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean will need to step up and provide support in the secondary.
Lastly, the Philadelphia Eagles have claimed undrafted rookie Willie Lampkin, who played as an offensive lineman for North Carolina before going undrafted. Lampkin was reportedly waived by the Rams with an injury designation, which raised eyebrows among team insiders, as it's not common for teams to claim injured players. However, Lampkin's impressive college tape has garnered attention from several NFL franchises, and his signing by Philadelphia presents a unique opportunity for creative game-planning on their part.
The Commanders suffered a significant loss in the NFC East standings following their Sunday defeat to the Lions, which dropped them to 3-7 and further solidified their position behind the Eagles.
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly incorporated a "poison pill" condition into the trade deal that sent star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, thereby blocking him from being dealt to divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles for at least two seasons. According to sources close to the matter, this provision was designed by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to ensure Parsons would not be acquired by Philly.
This development has significant implications for the Eagles, who had been aggressively pursuing a deal that would see Parsons join their roster. The Packers' willingness to include such a clause in the trade suggests that Parsons is seen as a key player in their future plans.
However, it's worth noting that this provision may not be entirely necessary given the Packers are unlikely to trade Parsons back to Philly anytime soon. Nevertheless, Jones has clearly made his intentions clear by including this condition, which underscores the rivalry between these two NFC East teams.
On another note, newly acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander will miss his first game with the Eagles due to injury recovery and acclimation to their new defensive scheme under Vic Fangio. His absence from Monday night's matchup against Green Bay means that younger players like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean will need to step up and provide support in the secondary.
Lastly, the Philadelphia Eagles have claimed undrafted rookie Willie Lampkin, who played as an offensive lineman for North Carolina before going undrafted. Lampkin was reportedly waived by the Rams with an injury designation, which raised eyebrows among team insiders, as it's not common for teams to claim injured players. However, Lampkin's impressive college tape has garnered attention from several NFL franchises, and his signing by Philadelphia presents a unique opportunity for creative game-planning on their part.
The Commanders suffered a significant loss in the NFC East standings following their Sunday defeat to the Lions, which dropped them to 3-7 and further solidified their position behind the Eagles.