The newest Packers player Micah Parsons meets the media

(LEARFIELD) – Newest Packer Micah Parsons will wear uniform number “1” during the 2025 season.

The defensive superstar will become the first to wear the number since Curly Lambeau.

Parsons considered asking to wear “0,” a number no other Green Bay player has worn.

He met the media Friday. Parsons told reporters he’s coming out of the most difficult offseason of his life.

Parsons was asked if he understands the comparisons to Reggie White.

He also talked about being coached by Matt LaFleur.Spo

He says he didn’t really think the Cowboys would trade him.

His arrival improves the Packers’ chances of making it to the Super Bowl.

What others are saying: While there is much excitement about the Packers adding Micah Parsons to the roster, SB Nation says the Packers did well.

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1077618/micah-parsons-trade-grades-packers-cowboys

But CBS Sports wonders if this will cause salary cap problems down the road.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/micah-parsons-record-setting-contract-means-packers-will-have-to-defy-history-to-win-super-bowl/

Sports Illustrated takes a look at how the Packers rookies are doing heading into the regular season.

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/packers-rookie-progress-report-entering-nfl-regular-season

The Packers open the regular season this Sunday against the Detroit Lions.