MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After a blockbuster trade between Green Bay and Dallas bringing linebacker Micah Parsons to the Packers organization, the focus now shifts towards his status for Green Bay’s season opener vs. Detroit on Sunday.
Prior to the trade, Parsons had been dealing with a back injury throughout the offseason, which has now been publicly diagnosed as a L4/L5 facet joint sprain.
However, Parsons was still able to participate in the Packers’ practice today.
Packers LB Micah Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back and he may take an epidural injection prior to Sunday’s game vs. the Lions if needed to help him play, per sources.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Parsons may take an epidural injection in his back prior to the game in order to play.
It is now clear that these next days of practice in preparation for the first game of the season will be critical in the decision of Parsons’ overall health, as well as his anticipated participation.
The Packers will open their season on Sunday against division rival, Detroit, at Lambeau Field, with kickoff set for 3:25 p.m.
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