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Micah Parsons news
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The gist
Micah Parsons, recovering from a torn ACL, praised Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs as the fastest player he's seen. The Packers star also ranked 8th on the NFL Top 100 list.
Background
Micah Parsons, a star edge rusher, was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 offseason for two first-round picks and defensive lineman Kenny Clark. He is currently recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Denver last season. Recently, he has been active in praising fellow players, including Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and was named to the NFL Top 100 list.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026LaVar Arrington declares the Cowboys winners of the Micah Parsons trade, citing 'addition by subtraction'.
- Aug 23, 2026Reports highlight that Packers rookie Trey Smack is impressing, with Parsons giving him a shout-out on X.
- Aug 26, 2026Parsons is named 8th on the NFL Top 100 list, and he praises Jahmyr Gibbs as the fastest player he's ever seen.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- CBS Sports named Packers rookie Trey Smack one of the biggest winners of the preseason, along with the entire special teams crew.
- Expert
- LaVar Arrington believes the Cowboys won the Parsons trade, calling it 'addition by subtraction'.