Micah Parsons seems to be all smiles since getting traded to the Green Bay Packers, but he may have one more obstacle to get through before he plays on the field. Parsons is dealing with a back injury and may need an injection to play, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
“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,” Schefter wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“Before trading Parsons last week, the Cowboys prescribed him a five-day plan of an anti-Inflammatory corticosteroid, a prednisone to help him recover from back tightness,” Schefter continued. “They also had him on a physical therapy program. Parsons has been practicing this week and he is trying to play in Sunday’s opener vs. the Lions, though one source said it still is uncertain if he will.”
Parsons was dealing with this back injury during training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, and he went to get a second opinion on the issue. It does look like something that he can play with, but at the same time, it may be safe to be cautious with what he's dealing with.
If Parsons feels like he can play, there's no doubt that he will want to be out there with his new teammates against a divisional opponent.
The good news is that Parsons is practicing despite the back issue, and he was out there in a limited capacity to start the week. There should be more updates about Parsons as the week continues, and the hope is that he can get better closer to game time.
Having a player on the field like Parsons is a game-changer, and the Packers are probably hoping for the best.
