The news ofMicah Parsons’ trade to the Green Bay Packers may not have sunk in completely for football fans, but it is real nonetheless. As real as Parsons appearing on the podium to speak to the media on Friday for the first time since the Dallas Cowboys jettisoned him from the team, sending him to the Packers for veteran nose tackle Kenny Clark and a pair of future first-round picks.
Parsons isn’t just a one-season rental for Green Bay, as he signed a four-year contract worth $186 million with the Packers right after the trade went through on Thursday.
Green Bay now has a new-look defense that immediately looks so much scarier than what it was 48 hours ago. While speaking to reporters, Parsons shared a lot, including what number he intends to wear on his jersey, as he starts his fresh football chapter with Green Bay.
Parsons picks jersey number amid new start with Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons speaks during an introductory press conference on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers made a trade with the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 28 to acquire Parsons in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first round picks.
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The 26-year-old Parsons said that he will be wearing the No. 1 jersey with the Packers. It’s a rare Green Bay move. In fact, the last time someone wore that number was way back in the 1920s, with Curly Lambeau sporting the digit in 1926, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
Parsons had the No. 11 on his jersey in each of his first four seasons in the NFL with the Cowboys.
Micah Parsons says he’s wearing No. 1.
Curly Lambeau last wore it here in 1926. pic.twitter.com/0LqbJV4AaZ
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 29, 2025
Still, the number that the Packers will care about the most concerning their shiny new acquisition iswhat Parsons will be able to produce on the field.
The former Penn State Nittany Lions star has recorded at least 12.0 sacks in each of his seasons in the NFL. So far in his career in the league, Parsons has 52.5 sacks to go with four Pro Bowl nods.
Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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