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Micah Parsons Debuts With Sack in Packers' 27-13 Win Over Lions

A record $188 million deal after a late-August trade set the stage for an immediate boost to Green Bay's pass rush.

Overview

  • Playing through a managed L4/L5 facet-joint sprain, Parsons logged about 29 of 65 defensive snaps and generated three pressures, including one that led to a Jared Goff interception.
  • Green Bay acquired Parsons from Dallas for Kenny Clark and first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, then signed him to a four-year, $188 million contract reported as the richest ever for a non-quarterback.
  • Matt LaFleur called Parsons' limited-snap impact significant and noted his closing speed on the late sack, with the team planning recovery and a short turnaround for Thursday against Washington.
  • Reports indicated several teams pursued Parsons before the deal, with the Eagles said to have offered the largest package and AFC clubs such as the Colts, Panthers, Bills and Patriots making inquiries.
  • Parsons described the past six months as "super draining" and being traded a week before the season as "outrageous and rough," but said he felt embraced in Green Bay after the winning debut.