The Green Bay Packers pulled off the blockbuster move of the year when they acquired Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys. Fans seemed fairly happy to only give up two first round picks and Kenny Clark. Green Bay also agreed to a massive four year deal that paid Parsons $47 million a year.
However, reports are surfacing that the team may not have been fully aware of Parsons’ injury.
“The Packers Didn’t Know” Cowboys See Micah Parsons Trade Detail Go Viral, Fans Absolutely Irate
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas defensive end Micah Parsons (11) looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The 2025 season will begin with Micah Parsons not entirely healthy:
On Monday, it was revealed that the “back tightness” he was experiencing was much worse than previously reported.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the star linebacker is dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back, which could require an injection to play.
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.
Before trading Parsons last week, the Cowboys prescribed him a five-day plan… pic.twitter.com/8zXkNK45Ip
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2025
Now, his first appearance with the team is up in the air.
To make matters worse, a new report claims that the Green Bay Packers were unaware of Micah Parsons’ injury when they passed him through his physical following that massive trade with the Cowboys.
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. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay 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.
Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
🚨WOW: The #Packers were not totally aware of a Micah Parsons facet joint sprain on his L4/L5 vertebrae when they passed him through his physical, approving the trade with Dallas.
If Parsons plays for the Packers in 2025 he will need regular epidurals according to Doctors.
Micah Parsons, wearing a white Dallas Cowboys jersey with the number 11, is on the football field in a crouched position, appearing to be in pain or discomfort. His helmet, which has a blue star on it, is resting on his knee. The background shows other players and the field, indicating a game or practice setting.
Fans were quick to react to this news:
Jerry knew button ⬇️
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) September 1, 2025
Jerry owns the packers
— Red Raider Man🌵 (@redraiderman1) September 1, 2025
There’s video of him hitting the sled in practice today. There’s no way he’s doing that a week before the game if his back is bothering him. You guys just ate Jerry’s PR like a lap dog on this.
— Arlie Rahn (@ArlesGreyDog) September 1, 2025
Cowboys fans in the comments desperate to rationalize the worst trade in years 🤣
— Michael Lawrence (@TheMJLawrence) September 1, 2025
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons walks off the field after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas defensive end Micah Parsons walks off the field after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) reacts after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas defensive end Micah Parsons (11) reacts after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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