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Aidan Hutchinson's Return, Micah Parsons' Packers Debut Highlights Week 1 Showdown
The Packers aim to strengthen their defense with Micah Parsons, trading two first-round picks and a Pro Bowl tackle, to challenge the Lions' reigning NFC North dominance.
- Micah Parsons' late last-week trade means the two-time All-Pro edge rusher is expected to be available for the Green Bay Packers' season opener Sunday against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
- The Packers traded aggressively, sending two first-round picks and Kenny Clark to acquire Micah Parsons, boosting their pass rush and aiming to return to Super Bowl contention.
- While Parsons has been limited in practice by a back issue, Jordan Love said `It gives us a big jolt`, and Matt LaFleur said the team is hopeful but offers no guarantees on his availability Sunday.
- With Parsons joining, the opener now features two premier NFL edge rushers, including Detroit's Aidan Hutchinson returning from a broken leg last year, while BetMGM shows the Lions slipping behind Packers as NFC North favorites.
- For Jordan Love, the addition increases pressure to rebound after a disappointing year, as analysts split with Mina Kimes calling the trade indefensible while others praise Green Bay Packers' move.
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Micah Parsons aiming to play in Packers’ opener vs. Lions - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
The status of Green Bay’s recently acquired star edge rusher Micah Parsons adds an additional level of excitement and uncertainty to the highly anticipated NFC North opening matchup Sunday between the Packers and the visiting Detroit Lions, the defending division champions.
Aidan Hutchinson's return, Micah Parsons' Packers debut highlights Week 1 showdown
Micah Parsons hasn't suited up for the Green Bay Packers yet, but the two-time All-Pro edge rusher knows how he's supposed to feel about the Detroit Lions."I never liked Detroit," Parsons said. "I never liked them. Even when I was in Dallas, It's just always, it's always a heavyweight fight, every time they came in. And they kind of got our guys when I was injured last year, or the whole team was injured. So I just think it's funny how things wo…
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The Daily GazettePackers' Micah Parsons takes shot at Lions ahead of opener: 'I never liked Detroit'
The newest Green Bay Packer is already providing bulletin-board material ahead of the team's season opener against the Detroit Lions.
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Micah Parsons prepares for Packers debut and Aidan Hutchinson returns for Lions in Week 1 showdown
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Micah Parsons hasn’t suited up for the Green Bay Packers yet, but the two-time All-Pro edge rusher knows how he’s supposed to feel about the Detroit Lions.
Micah Parsons flexes explosive prowess as Packers gear up for season-opening clash against Lions
Packers-Lions Friday Injury Update In the lead-up to the Green Bay Packers’ season opener against the Detroit Lions, all eyes are on Micah Parsons. The star defensive end has returned to practice after a tumultuous training camp, and his performance could be pivotal for the Packers as they prepare for the clash. Micah Parsons’ Return to Practice Every member of the Packers was present on Friday, marking the final major workday before the Sunday …
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