US EditionPackers Receive Huge Injury Update Before Week 1 Battle With Lions
Micah Parsons, highest-paid non-quarterback with a $188 million contract, faces uncertainty for Week 1 due to an L4/L5 facet joint sprain that may require an epidural injection.
- The Green Bay Packers prepare for their Week 1 NFL matchup against the Detroit Lions, last season's best regular-season team.
- This game follows a major trade last week where the Packers acquired linebacker Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys, who had managed a back injury.
- Parsons has been managing a back injury involving the L4/L5 facet joints, has followed a corticosteroid treatment prescribed before his trade, and has continued practicing as he aims to participate in Sunday's game.
- Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Parsons might receive an epidural shot before Sunday's game if necessary to aid his ability to play, though his participation remains uncertain.
- Meanwhile, newly signed cornerback Nate Hobbs, recovering from knee surgery, was a DNP in practice but has increased his work, indicating a large role on defense.
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Sources: Parsons may take epidural to play Sun.
Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back and he may take an epidural injection before Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions if needed to help him play, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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