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.<\/p>\n
Sources said this move would be considered to help him play, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This move came after Parsons did not participate in Cowboys practice during training camp due to back tightness.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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