Micah Parsons Injury Update
Micah Parsons, the newly minted Green Bay Packers edge rusher fresh off a headline-grabbing trade from the Dallas Cowboys, is dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his lower back just days before he’s supposed to debut against the Detroit Lions. Wild timing, right? Confirm he’s been rehabbing the injury with physical therapy and a short anti-inflammatory course (prednisone).
Dr. Jesse Morse (@DrJesseMorse) shared on Twitter, update on Micah Parsons’ injury, noting that he’s dealing with a sprained facet joint at the L4-5 level. While it can be painful and bothers.
There was some drama around whether Parsons’ back issue was simply contract chess from Dallas management, but turns out—this pain is pretty real. Funny thing, Packers brass didn’t quite know the full extent when they signed off on the blockbuster deal; that’s the NFL for you, a lot of “trust falls,” sometimes literally. On Twitter, user T Laundry (@TLaundry1960) weighed in on Micah Parsons’ situation, joking that the linebacker is “learning the hard way.
Right now, the medics say Parsons might play through discomfort with an epidural injection, which sounds intense until you remember some football guys practically duct tape themselves together mid-season. Several insiders claim he’s desperate to suit up and isn’t just lounging—he’s been practicing, trying to convince his new team he’s ready. An expert did weigh in: a facet sprain is “annoying, not concerning,” unlike a herniated disc.
Of course, optimism meets reality Sunday against the Lions—if Parsons starts, expect him on a limited “pitch count,” which in football usually translates to “let’s see if he’s still upright by halftime.” As a fan, it’s nerve-wracking but also classic gridiron suspense. It’d be a letdown not to see the guy in action, especially after the Packers gave up Kenny Clark and two first-round picks and cut a $188 million check for him.
The last time a Packers debut had this much drama, it involved Favre and a tractor. Fingers crossed, and honestly, if Parsons scores even just one sack crawling like a crab, he’ll be a hero in Wisconsin by Monday.
