Micah Parsons Could Get Epidural Injection to Play Against the Lions
The Green Bay Packers’ pass rusher, Micah Parsons, is dealing with a sprain in the L4/L5 facet joint of his back and may need an epidural injection before Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Sources said this move would be considered to help him play, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Before being traded last week, the Dallas Cowboys had prescribed him a five-day plan with an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, prednisone, to help him recover from back strain. He also followed a physical therapy program.
Parsons has been practicing this week, and is trying to play on Sunday, although a source indicated that it is still not certain if he will be able to do so.
The Packers acquired Parsons from the Cowboys last Thursday in exchange for two first-round draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. Subsequently, Green Bay awarded him a four-year, $188 million contract extension, including $120 million fully guaranteed at the time of signing and $136 million in total guarantees, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback player in NFL history.
This move came after Parsons did not participate in Cowboys practice during training camp due to back tightness.
Parsons traveled to Green Bay on Friday, passed his physical, and signed his contract. He chose number 1 for his jersey, becoming the second Packers player to wear that number and the first since Curly Lambeau in 1925-26.
