Posted on 09/02/2025 6:05:17 AM PDT by Red Badger
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- New Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back and he may receive an injection before Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions if needed to help him play, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Before trading Parsons last week, the Dallas Cowboys prescribed him a five-day course of prednisone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid to help him recover from back tightness. They also had him on a physical therapy program.
Parsons practiced with the Packers on Monday for the first time and according to several players at practice, he was a limited participant.
More clips from Micah Parsons' first day on the field in Green Bay, beginning with a little chat with his Penn State teammate Rasheed Walker. pic.twitter.com/ZqiMfc9Eg9
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 1, 2025 Parsons is trying to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Lions at Lambeau Field, although one source told Schefter it still is not certain if he will. If he plays, he would do so eight days after he was traded to Green Bay for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
Green Bay then signed him to a four-year, $188 million contract extension that includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources told ESPN.
The move occurred after a training camp hold-in when Parsons sat out of Cowboys practices because of back tightness.
There was added energy to practice and an increased buzz in the locker room on Monday. Shortly after the trade made news, left tackle Rasheed Walker -- a college teammate with Parsons at Penn State -- posted on social media that the Packers were going to win the Super Bowl now.
"I think it upped our chances by a lot," Walker said Monday. "We got a solid pass rush across the whole line. I don't think no one's gonna be able to throw the ball like that on us. It's gonna open up opportunities for our DBs and our offense, so yeah, I feel like Micah's gonna have a good presence on the field and it's gonna really be advantageous to us."
Walker said he expects Parsons to increase his workload in practice as the week goes on.
"He had a couple reps, but he said he's going to be more full-go Wednesday and Thursday," Walker said. "So, he's going to have to come see me."
Few were happier about Parsons' arrival than defensive end Rashan Gary, who has 39 sacks in his six seasons with the Packers but has never posted a double-digit sack season. Parsons' arrival could mean that Gary will face fewer double teams.
"I guess we're going to see that on the 7th," Gary said.
When asked if the addition of Parsons makes the Packers defense the best in the NFL, Gary said: "It's scary. It's for sure scary with the pieces that we have. The guys that we have, especially with the mindsets we all have. Especially talking to him today, we're kind of similar persons in terms of mindset. So it's going to be scary for teams, for sure."
Cornerback Nate Hobbs called Parsons "a generational talent."
"Just the reality of it, you know, on those rushing downs, the ball's probably going out come out quicker than it previously would or it usually does," Hobbs said. "Because I feel like the quarterback, there's going to be a timer in his mind, he's already going to be a little antsy. We've already got [Gary], we've already got premium inside rushers and we've already got great linebackers who can rush the quarterback. And you put a guy like Micah Parsons on the other side, and guys lose the rep before the rep starts, honestly. I just feel like it makes you as a DB just play even more confident."
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$138 million (?) back sprain?
He’s injury prone. For once Jerry Jones may actually have made a wise decision and unloaded Micah Parsons on the Packers knowing he would eventually break down again. Time will tell.
Vikings fan here, and I think it’s gonna be an exciting season for the NFC North. The Vikes are loaded on both sides of the ball (although we’re starting a rookie QB), the Lions are still a powerhouse, and the Packers have strengthened their team. Even the Bears should be better. It’s gonna be fun.
He's practicing this week.
All these people comparing this trade with Reggie White are crazy. White was truly a generational player. For whatever reason, I am very cautious about Parsons. I think we way over payed, but I certainly hope he proves me wrong.
Schotty was talking like CNN.
The newbie head coach said when asked of Parsons “injury”, the MRI came back “mostly” clean.
$138 is cheap. He actually got $188 for 4 years.
Hard to figure that’s gonna work unless the salary cap gets increased
Micah’s first four years are in that tier. Dominant. All pro level play. Early achievements match the top tier of all time. Does he continue that? Who knows. Last year was not as a good. He faced injuries and personnel falloff around him. He thrived in Dan Quinn’s defense. Did he make it run or did Quinn make him great?
I know this. He is a difference maker the packers have not had in some time. He deserved a huge contract.
from the FRchives:
I like your thinking and hope you’re on point.
Jones also immediately extended his best Cornerback DaRon Bland by $92 million, and will have available cash to go ahead and secure several others. Maybe Parson’s former teammates will appreciate being paid now because Parson isn’t getting 40% of the payroll. It is still a team sport, so now GB will have to deal with the cap problems.
sure he does. Got the big payday and opps I’m “injured” picking up a pillow from the floor.
Did Jerry disclose this information to the buyer?
Is he required to?.......................
There was another good Edge rusher on the Cowboys, Parsons fought with him endlessly, refusing to coordinate, or get along with this excellent player BTW is now with the Seahawks. I expect him to be a leader and a good player, Parsons is as big a waste of money as the QB Cleveland traded the farm away for. Even if he is that big a difference maker, Green Bay will be destroyed.
The team receiving the player, has their own staff of Doctors. Let the buyer beware. Parsons has taken away 2 first round picks, and a 4th rounder in the future, and the money it will take to bring in better players. HE IS NOT Reggie White, or even Hutchison.
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