Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sat in front of reporters Thursday addressing the stunning Micah Parsons trade to the Green Bay Packers. 

The main question on everyone’s mind was why make the trade?

"This gives us a chance to be a better team than we’ve had the last several years," Jones said with his son, CEO and director of player personnel Stephen Jones, sitting to his right. 

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"We did think it was in the best interest of our organization, not only the future, but right now in this season as well."

It’s hard for Cowboys fans to fathom the deal was made to benefit the team’s win total in 2025 and the future, but Jones offered some specifics to the contrary, starting with the acquisition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark as part of the deal. 

"We’ve gained a Pro Bowl player in an area that we had big concerns in — in the inside of our defense," Jones said. 

"The facts are we need to stop the run. We haven’t been able to stop the run for several years."

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Jones added trade talks for Parsons went on throughout the spring, though he said he offered Parsons a deal in April. He has previously said he offered Parsons the highest contract for a non-quarterback in NFL history, and he doubled down Thursday night that he offered him more guaranteed money than the reported $136 million he got in the four-year, $188 million Packers extension he received after being traded. 

"I will say this: It was important that we did get, if we could get it, the kind of interest that we got in making a trade for Micah," Jones said. "He was an asset we got four good years out of. But when you’re talking about making the contract that he got and for the future, that’s quite a commitment. None of that counts about what he did the first four years. It goes against what he can do for you in the future."

The Cowboys also received the Packers’ 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, which Jones said he wouldn’t rule out trading for another established player. 

"Not only do we immediately get a player, but those draft picks could get us … I’m talking top Pro Bowl-type players — could. I’m not necessarily going to say you’ll get those players. You gotta draft them or acquire them," Jones explained. 

"But they could get us as few as three or as many as five outstanding players. Now, not only do they contribute to a game that needs a lot of players on the field, but they also give you better odds that a high percentage of those are going to be available."

Jones said that it was a consensus decision, both in the front office and by the coaching staff, to make the trade with the Packers. He added that it was still up in the air Thursday morning, as Clark went to Packers practice as usual.

Jones was also asked about an NFL Network report that said Parsons returned to the Cowboys out of "empathy" when the trade interest was leaked earlier this week. Parsons claims he was told by the team to "play on the 5th year or leave."

"It was not in any way out of the order or anything like that," Jones replied when asked about that report. "I think I’ve read where they said I replied, ‘We’re playing under the contract as it exists right now. Get ready to play Philadelphia.’ Correct, that was correct."

With the trade finalized, the Cowboys are looking toward their future while also being of the belief they can win right now, starting with Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. 

"I want to be sure that our fans understand I think a lot of Micah, and I wish him so much success," Jones said. "I don’t want him to have success when he plays the Cowboys as much as I do want him to have overall success. Micah Parsons did an outstanding job for us for four years.

"There’s no question that I could have signed him in April. We all know that, to have agreements, all parties have to agree. This was by design. I did make Micah an offer. It wasn’t acceptable, and I honored the fact that it wasn’t done in the way he wanted to do it through an agent. 

"So, he was made an offer. … There’s not an ounce of vindictiveness. There’s no bad feelings on my part on the fact that we didn’t come together on an agreement."

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Kris Jenner revealed that she underwent a second facelift after stunning fans with her revitalized appearance in recent months. 

In May, the 69-year-old reality star went viral after she stepped out with a new youthful look while accompanying her daughter Kim Kardashian to a Paris court where the SKIMS founder testified in the trial for her 2016 robbery. 

The following week, Kris shared photos on Instagram with many fans noting that she now bore a stronger resemblance to her famous daughters.

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While appearing on the cover of Vogue Arabia's September issue, Jenner opened up about her recent procedure.

"I had a facelift about 15 years ago, so it was time for a refresh," she told the outlet. 

Jenner continued, "I decided to do this facelift because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy."

"Just because you get older, it doesn’t mean you should give up on yourself," she added. "If you feel comfortable in your skin and you want to age gracefully – meaning you don’t want to do anything – then don’t do anything. 

"But for me, this is aging gracefully. It’s my version." 

Jenner told the outlet that New York-based plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Levine performed the facelift and said her daughters, Kylie Jenner and Kim, supported her during her surgery. 

"Of course, my daughter Kylie went with me, while Kim was present at all times on FaceTime," she said. 

"The Kardashians" star explained why she believed that it was important for her to be transparent about her surgeries. 

"I decided to reveal some details because I feel it can be very ­inspirational to people who aren’t feeling so great about ­themselves," Jenner said. "Even when I had my hip replacement, we filmed it. I have the conviction that sharing these things can be helpful."

Jenner's revelation comes after Kylie surprised fans with her candid response to a TikTok user, who posted a video in which she pleaded with the Kylie Cosmetics mogul to share what exactly she requested when she underwent her breast augmentation.

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"445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! silicone!!! Kylie wrote in June, noting that her doctor was Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Dr. Garth Fisher. 

"hope this helps lol," she added. 

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The next day, Fisher thanked Kylie on Instagram for the unexpected shoutout.

Jenner took to the comments section of the post to praise Fisher, who she revealed was also her surgeon when she had her first facelift in 2011. 

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"Garth you are such a superstar class act!! You did my first facelift in 2011… 14 years ago!!!" she wrote. "And made it the most amazing experience ever and even gave us access to film so that others could get a peek inside what it’s like and not be afraid."

She continued, "You have taken great care of us always and remain such a close and treasured friend!! Such an incredible talent!!"

While speaking with Vogue, Jenner, who turns 70 in November, shared her perspective on aging. 

"I don’t know what 70 is supposed to feel like, but I feel great and I’m happy to be there," she said. "I just have to try my best to do what I can to feel good and healthy."

"My blessing is my family," she added. "If I can be a part of their lives in the best way possible, then I’m thrilled." 

The Kardashian-Jenner family matriarch, who manages six of her children's careers and oversees nine family-owned companies, explained that she has no plans to retire anytime soon.  

"My mom worked until she was 82, and I’m planning on following suit," she told the outlet with a laugh. "Maybe 85?"