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Packers Cement New Era of Numbers: Micah Parsons Takes No. 1, Matthew Golden Becomes First to Wear No. 0

Parsons revives a number linked to founder Curly Lambeau, signaling a reshaped identity for Green Bay.

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Matthew Golden catches a pass at Packers training camp.

Overview

  • Micah Parsons announced at his introductory news conference that he will wear No. 1, the first Packer to do so since Curly Lambeau in the 1920s.
  • Rookie receiver Matthew Golden switched from No. 22 to No. 0, with the team confirming he is the first player in franchise history to wear the number.
  • Parsons polled fans on choosing between Nos. 0 and 1 after the trade from Dallas and selected 1 with Jayden Reed already wearing his former 11.
  • Golden previously cycled through Nos. 81 and 22 and marked the change with a single “0” post on social media, as injuries to Christian Watson and Jayden Reed could elevate his early opportunities.
  • Parsons is expected to lift Jeff Hafley’s defense after never posting fewer than 12 sacks in a season, with Green Bay set to host Detroit in Week 1 on September 7.