The Green Bay Packers acquired Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in a trade that landed the former Penn State star the contract extension he was seeking.
Parsons played on a limited snap count during Green Bay’s win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The team is managing a back injury that has raised questions about his availability moving forward.
Back injuries require careful management in the NFL. Teams typically take a cautious approach with these types of ailments.
Parsons Injury Update
The linebacker told reporters he didn’t need an injection to play against Detroit.
That’s typically a positive indicator when dealing with back issues. Players who require injections are usually dealing with more severe problems.
“Micah Parsons said he didn’t need an injection to play Sunday and he expects to be ‘full go’ by the end of this month,” Zach Kruse posted on X.
The Packers will likely continue managing Parsons’ workload over the next few weeks. A gradual return to full participation makes sense given the timeline he provided.
Green Bay’s priority is having their roster healthy for a playoff push.
The team believes Parsons will be a key piece of their defense when he’s operating at full capacity. Getting him back to 100% is worth the short-term limitations on his playing time.
