Micah Parsons, the Green Bay Packers superstar pass-rusher and five-time Pro Bowler, has thrown his hat into the ring for Logan Paul’s $1 million boxing challenge—contingent on recovering from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 season early.
The former Dallas Cowboys standout, now a cornerstone of the Packers defense, took to X in response to Paul’s viral post claiming no NFL player was willing to put up their own money for the fight, writing simply:
“I got million just let me get healthy first!!”
WORCESTER - YouTube star turned WWE wrestler Logan Paul gazes at the crowd during "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" at the DCU Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. © Photo/Dylan Azari / USA TODAY NETWORK
WORCESTER – YouTube star turned WWE wrestler Logan Paul gazes at the crowd during “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” at the DCU Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. © Photo/Dylan Azari / USA TODAY NETWORK
Micah Parsons Responds to Logan Paul’s $1 Million Boxing Challenge: “Let Me Get Healthy First!!”
Parsons’ reply came after Logan Paul doubled down on his bold assertion that “not a single football player could beat me in a boxing match,” specifically calling out Cleveland Browns Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and offering $1 million to any NFL player willing to step into the ring.
Paul’s challenge was initially sparked by his ongoing feud with Tom Brady, who dismissed pro wrestling as “cute” on Paul’s Impaulsive podcast and later went viral for calling him a “b*tch” in a training clip.
Micah Parsons’ Injury Context and Readiness
Parsons, 26, was traded to the Green Bay Packers last offseason and signed a massive four-year, $186 million extension. He started the 2025 season on fire, recording 12.5 sacks in just 14 games before suffering a season-ending torn ACL.
Despite the injury, he earned his fifth Pro Bowl nod, third First-Team All-Pro selection, and finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting—proving his elite status even in a shortened campaign.
His “let me get healthy first” response signals genuine interest once cleared medically, adding another high-profile name to the growing list of NFL players responding to Paul’s callout. Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins also fired back at Paul via TMZ: “Come get your ass kicked.”
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) and linebacker Quay Walker (7) pressure Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Bears 28-21.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) and linebacker Quay Walker (7) pressure Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Bears 28-21.
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Logan Paul’s Boxing Challenge and NFL Feud Origins
Logan Paul’s challenge stems from escalating tension with Tom Brady, who belittled wrestling’s athleticism compared to NFL competition. Paul has since positioned himself as ready to take on any football player, claiming “there’s levels to this” and offering $1 million to prove it. The proposed fight is tentatively eyed for April 2026, potentially aligning with NFL Draft weekend in Pittsburgh for maximum hype.
While Paul boasts a 4-2 professional boxing record (including an exhibition win over Floyd Mayweather), facing a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate like Micah Parsons would be his toughest test yet in the ring.
What’s Next for Micah Parsons and the Logan Paul Challenge
Parsons’ ACL recovery timeline will determine whether this matchup materializes. If he’s cleared in time, a fight between the Packers star and Logan Paul could become one of the biggest crossover events in combat sports and NFL history. For now, Parsons has put the ball back in Paul’s court—once healthy, he’s ready to step up.