US EditionPackers' Micah Parsons Compares Commanders' Dan Quinn to a Father Figure Heading Into Matchup
Micah Parsons, highest-paid non-quarterback, debuts for Packers facing former coach Dan Quinn and Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels in a key NFL matchup.
- Micah Parsons, now with the Green Bay Packers, appreciates the impact of Dan Quinn—currently coaching the Washington Commanders—his former defensive coordinator in Dallas, ahead of their upcoming Thursday game at Lambeau Field.
- This matchup features Parsons making his debut for Green Bay shortly after being acquired from Dallas, where he played under Quinn, who served as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator throughout Parsons’ initial three years in the league.
- Parsons, recovering from a back issue, had a strong Packers debut with one of four sacks in a 27-13 win over Detroit on September 7, 2025.
- Parsons called Quinn 'like a father figure, uncle,' saying, "That's my guy and we're going to go forever," while Quinn expressed surprise at Parsons' trade and praised coaching him.
- Their rematch underscores the importance of Parsons and the Packers' defense containing Jayden Daniels, who guided Washington to the NFC championship game last season despite dealing with a wrist injury.
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Daily PressPackers’ Micah Parsons says Commanders coach is ‘father figure’
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons remains grateful to Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn, even though they’re no longer together in Dallas. Quinn was Dallas’ defensive coordinator during Parsons’ first three seasons with the Cowboys. They became NFC East rivals last year when Washington hired Quinn. They’re no longer in the same division, but they’re still facing off in the second week of the season on Thursday, …
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Packers' Micah Parsons compares Commanders' Dan Quinn to a father figure heading into matchup
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is grateful to Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn for helping his development into one of the NFL's top pass rushers.
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