Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons

26-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Green Bay Packers
Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 9/28/2025
Wed Practice: Limited
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Parsons entered training camp patiently waiting for Jerry Jones to finally sit down and hammer out a massive contract extension, but there's some question that he'll be on the field Week 1 considering he has yet to practice and the two sides haven't made inroads on negotiations. The 26-year-old is arguably the most dangerous quarterback hunter in the league, recording at least 12.0 sacks in all four of his NFL seasons. Parsons will face a bit of a headwind from his new scheme, as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus hasn't generally overseen dominant pass rushes, but Parsons' elite athleticism and talent are more than enough for him to make an impact in any defense. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers in August of 2025.
Limited to open week
DEGreen Bay Packers
Back
September 24, 2025
Parsons (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Parsons recorded two solo tackles in the team's 13-10 loss to the Browns in Week 3, and he may have exacerbated his previous back injury in the contest. The defensive lineman will have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Sunday night's matchup with the Cowboys.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Green Bay PackersPackers 2025 DE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

11662%
9551%
8948%
95%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Micah Parsons' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
250 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.39 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.40 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.94 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.0 in
 
Broad Jump
126 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
11.00 in
 
Arm Length
31.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Parsons set a new career high with 14.0 sacks last year, but he's been arguably the most consistent pass rusher in the NFL since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, producing 13.0 sacks as a rookie and 13.5 in 2022. Former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn lined him up all over the field looking for mismatches, but it's not yet clear how new DC Mike Zimmer plans to deploy Parsons, or whether the scheme change will have an impact on his numbers. The 25-year-old edge rusher's elite athleticism should allow him to thrive no matter how he's used, however.
Since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons has emerged as one of the most dynamic defensive players in the league, racking up 26.5 sacks in his first 33 games for Dallas without even being a full-time pass rusher. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn sees the value in keeping offenses guessing by lining Parsons up all over the formation and using him in different roles, and while that makes the 24-year-old's ultimate statistical output tough to predict, his main job for the Cowboys will still be to terrorize quarterbacks.
There’s no comparison to the uniqueness and profound talent Parsons brings to the field, and it’s tough to project the specifics of his future since he can dominate in so many ways. The area of eventual focus is what will determine his IDP upside – more off-ball work means more tackles, so the more Parsons rushes the passer the less likely he is to rank at the top of IDP linebackers.
The 11th overall pick in the 2020 draft, Parsons graded as the top defensive player in the entire class on some boards. His sideline-to-sideline speed and burst to the ball are elite, giving him massive IDP upside as a tackle vacuum who also can rush the passer and handle coverage assignments. While he needs to refine his reads and positioning and learn when to lay back rather than be in all-out attack mode, physically there's little Parsons can't do on the field. The only thing standing between him and huge numbers as a rookie might be the competition for snaps from holdovers Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch.
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Sees increased work vs. Washington
DEGreen Bay Packers
September 13, 2025
Parsons logged two assisted tackles, including 0.5 sacks, during the Packers' 27-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday.
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Suiting up again
DEGreen Bay Packers
September 11, 2025
Parsons (back) is listed as active Thursday against the Commanders, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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Status in question for Week 2
DEGreen Bay Packers
Back
September 10, 2025
Parsons (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Limited listing Monday
DEGreen Bay Packers
Back
September 8, 2025
Parsons (back) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs sack in debut
DEGreen Bay Packers
September 8, 2025
Parsons registered one solo tackle and 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Not upset ahead of return to Dallas
DEGreen Bay Packers
September 24, 2025
Parsons said Wednesday he isn't bothered about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' announcement that he won't be airing a tribute video to honor the recently traded edge rusher during Sunday night's game against Green Bay, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Parsons stated he didn't consider the decision disrespectful and added that he hoped he could receive his tribute in the form of a win. Parsons has quickly taken to his new Packers digs since being traded shortly before the start of the regular season, tying for first in the NFL with 14 quarterback pressures and adding 1.5 sacks through the first three games of the season.
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