Packers Acquire Parsons in Major Cowboys Trade Amid Back Injury Reports

The Green Bay Packers made a blockbuster trade acquiring superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, significantly boosting their defense. However, Parsons is managing a serious lower back injury involving damage to the facet joint between his L4 and L5 vertebrae, which requires an epidural for pain and will need ongoing management throughout the season. The trade marks the end of an era for the Philadelphia Eagles, who had to consistently game plan around Parsons' disruptive presence as a dominant pass rusher for Dallas. Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata expressed a 'sigh of relief' at no longer having to specifically prepare for Parsons, though he acknowledged the Cowboys still have a strong defensive line, including Kenny Clark. Despite Parsons' departure, the Eagles remain cautious as Dallas adjusts their defensive scheme under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and the Eagles continue to strengthen their offensive line depth. Overall, while the Packers gain a potent defensive asset, questions remain about Parsons' durability, and the Eagles face a different but still formidable Dallas defense.