The Dallas Cowboys recently made a blockbuster move, trading star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. But just days after the trade was finalized, alarming news about Parsons’ health has come to light — leaving Cowboys fans both stunned and suspicious.
NFL insider **Adam Schefter** revealed that Parsons is dealing with an **L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his lower back**, an issue serious enough that he may need an **epidural injection** to be able to suit up for the Packers’ season opener against the Lions.
Before the trade, the Cowboys reportedly had Parsons on a five-day regimen of prednisone, a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation, along with physical therapy to address back tightness.
Although Parsons has participated in practice this week and is pushing to play in the opener, sources say his status remains uncertain.
Fan Reactions and Speculation
The injury revelation sparked immediate reactions online, with fans questioning whether Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had insider knowledge of Parsons’ condition prior to the trade. Memes and tweets quickly circulated with jabs like:
Not our problem, keep him
JERRY OWNED GB
Lmao dude got paid and said screw this.
One physical therapist weighed in on X (formerly Twitter), stating the injury is typically manageable with the right treatment and that Parsons should recover well, possibly missing minimal time.
Parsons’ Career in Review
Before the trade and injury news, Parsons had built a dominant résumé over four NFL seasons:
52.5 sacks
256 total tackles
4 forced fumbles recovered
Multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections
2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year honors
His productivity and versatility made him one of the league’s most feared defensive players — which is why the timing of this injury update is so notable.
What’s Next?
As the Packers prepare for Week 1, all eyes are on whether Parsons will be able to take the field. Meanwhile, Cowboys fans are left wondering if Jerry Jones pulled off a savvy trade just in time — or if there’s more to the story.