Micah Parsons may need epidural injection to make Packers debut in Week 1: report

The Green Bay Packers traded Kenny Clark and two 1st-round picks for Micah Parsons, "stealing him" from the Dallas Cowboys according to Jason McIntyre. He discusses the Packers’ Super Bowl chances with their new superstar defensive end.

Micah Parsons' back issue might be something after all. 

While some viewed his "back tightness" designation at Dallas Cowboys camp as a way to mask the fact he didn’t have his desired long-term contract extension, the newest Green Bay Packers edge rusher reportedly might need an epidural to play this Sunday in his team debut against the Detroit Lions. 

Parsons is reportedly dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back, per ESPN, which could require an injection to play. 

The report adds that Parsons was prescribed a "five-day course of prednisone," which is an anti-inflammatory agent used to help with back tightness. He was also on a physical therapy program with the Cowboys until he was dealt this past Thursday for two first-round picks and All-Pro defensive tackle Kenny Clark. 

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Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys lies on a training table during the second half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium on August 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Parsons, though, was seen at Packers practice on Monday, which was his first time participating anywhere this preseason after sitting out during his contract saga in Dallas. 

Parsons was considered a limited participant. 

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So, given Parsons’ status, it’s not entirely certain he will be available for his new team to start the 2025 NFL season. 

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