The Green Bay Packers suffered a major blow during their game against the Denver Broncos as star defensive end Micah Parsons suffered a knee injury that ended his season.
The non-contact injury occurred in the second half, when Parsons was chasing Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. The DE pulled up, fell to the ground, and immediately grabbed his knee.
On Monday, news broke that Parsons had torn his ACL and would be ruled out for the rest of the season. Discussing the injury and the events that preceded it on ESPN’s NFL Live, NFL analyst Ryan Clark pinned the blame on Nix’s elusiveness and speed.
“Micah Parsons is hurt because of Bo Nix,” Clark said. “And I’m not saying it’s one of those things that’s Bo Nix’s fault but the violence in which Micah Parsons had to chase Bo Nix the entire second half was extremely evident.”
Clark said that stopping Nix was Parsons’ priority throughout the game, and he was willing to do anything to make that happen. But Nix was playing at such an elite level that it made the job so much more difficult for Parsons.
Micah Parsons Promised to Rise Again
Parsons had 41 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles, which helped keep the team in the NFC North race. Now that he won’t be around for the Packers for the rest of the season, the team will need other players, including Rashan Gary, to step up and get the job done.
Parsons, meanwhile, is fully focused on recovery and comeback. He posted a motivational message on his social media, telling his fans that he will be back soon.
“I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated,” Parsons wrote. “This injury is my greatest test—a moment God allowed to strengthen my testimony. I believe He walks with me through this storm and chose me for this fight because He knew my heart could carry it.”
“I’m deeply grateful to the Packers organization and my teammates for their unwavering support, love, and belief in me during this season. I trust His timing, His plan, and His purpose. I will rise again.”
The road to recovery from ACL injuries isn’t easy, but considering how motivated he is, Parsons hopes to be back stronger than ever.
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