Micah Parsons Delivers on Packers’ Debut After ‘Super Toxic’ Offseason and Trade From Cowboys

Micah Parsons cleared injury report to debut for the Green Bay Packers, a little more than a week after the Dallas Cowboys traded him.

Micah Parsons Delivers on Packers’ Debut After ‘Super Toxic’ Offseason and Trade From Cowboys

Micah Parsons registered a sack on 1st game with Packers (Image via NFL/X)

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A few weeks ago, Micah Parsons probably went about his usual business in Dallas, Texas, speaking with his agent about his still-pending contract extension. He might have been scheduling the days leading up to the new season, knowing how he needed to be ready once his new deal was final.

Little did he know that his time in Dallas was going to end after Jerry Jones decided it was time to cut ties. The trade sent shockwaves through the sports world, as no one was ready to believe that a Dallas franchise would trade its best player again.

Now, as a member of the Green Bay Packers, the star pass rusher stirred up a pot when he labeled the visiting Detroit Lions as a franchise that did not have what it takes to face a team head-on. He labeled their reliance on trick plays as weak.

In this game, those trick plays seemed to vanish as the away side struggled to get going with just a field goal to show from the 1st half. In the 2nd half, they could not improve their situation as they could not get deep into Packers’ territory.

A Packers’ touchdown and a field goal later, it felt as if the home team made the Lions go back to their pre-Dan Campbell days, even though he is still the head coach.

Still, they kept on trying, and late in the 4th quarter, quarterback Jared Goff scrambled out to his right to try to get the ball to a receiver. What he did not realize was that Micah Parsons was chasing him and was sacked.

Micah Parsons hopes other players do not go through what he experienced

That one sack was Micah Parsons‘ only statistical impact on the scoreboard. Otherwise, he was trying to absorb all the attention from the Detroit Lions’ offensive line.

He will need time to impact games more on a regular basis, as he has had just a week to train with his new teammates. After the game, he detailed how his offseason has been.

These last six months was super draining, super toxic for everyone. It’s something that I don’t think no player should have to go through. I think players’ fate should be decided earlier. The fact that I was traded a week before the season was really outrageous and rough.

Micah Parsons said as recorded by Matt Schneidman

The 26-year-old emphasized that any player requires time to adjust to a new team. Since he did not have enough, he could not impact the game he would have wanted.

Parsons essentially called out Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys for leaving him out to dry for so long. He believes that if they wanted to trade him, they could have done it earlier. Thankfully, he now lands on a team that wants him.

Micah Parsons wants to lead Packers to wins

Parsons will now have a few days to prepare with his new teammates before the Green Bay Packers welcome NFC rivals, the Washington Commanders.

Micah Parsons leaves Lambeau Field with teammate Jordan Love
Micah Parsons leaves Lambeau Field with teammate Jordan Love (Image via Mauricio Rodriguez/X)

They might not have enough time, but at least he is thankful he now has a team that wants him and teammates that are supporting him, as he explained to reporters.

These guys embraced me. They believe in my talents. They believed in me and I’m just gonna give these guys everything I have because I know what’s at stake and I know what they gave up for me to be here and I’mma do what it takes for us to win.

Micah Parsons said

It might take the 2-time 1st team All-Pro a couple of games for him to learn the nuances of his fellow defensive linemen. He will likely be focusing on delivering his best game when he returns to AT&T Stadium on September 28th.

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