Author: Matt Lombardo

The No. 11 has come to embody Micah Parsons, but that might be changing now that he’s trading in his Dallas Cowboys star for a Green Bay Packers uniform. Parsons, who arrived at Penn State as the consensus top prospect in the state of Pennsylvania, donned the No. 11 jersey for the Nittany Lions which has become a program staple for excellence among linebackers. Following in the footsteps of Penn State legend Lavar Arrington and then followed by Abdul Carter, the No. 11 has steep tradition at Penn State, and Parsons kept the number through his first four seasons with…

If there is one clear takeaway from the Packers’ blockbuster trade to acquire Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys, it is that Green Bay believes the All-Pro edge rusher is the missing piece. This is a roster built around a 26-year-old ascending quarterback who just over the course of two offseasons has added former rushing champion Josh Jacobs at running back and a potentially elite rookie wide receiver in Matthew Golden to his supporting cast. Signing Xavier McKinney helped turn the safety into an All-Pro in 2024, and sparked a renaissance in coordinator Jeff Hafley’s first season calling the Packers’…

The Green Bay Packers’ blockbuster trade to acquire Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys altered the landscape of the NFL, and raised the expectations in Titletown for 2025 and beyond. “They’re Super Bowl contenders now,” an AFC scout told me, on the condition of anonymity to speak freely about the trade. Parsons immediately bolsters the Packers’ pass rush and opposite Rashan Gary, has the potential to be a true difference-maker on a roster built to make a deep playoff run. Micah Parsons Fired Up After Packers Trade While those inside the league both resoundingly praised general manager Brian Gutekunst and…

The Green Bay Packers pulled off one of the most significant trades in recent memory, acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons in a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Even before Parsons officially signed his new market-setting $188 million contract, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history, league executives suggest the landscape of the NFL and the Packers’ trajectory had changed dramatically. “They’re Super Bowl contenders now,” an AFC scout told me, on the condition of anonymity to speak freely about the trade. Packers Praised by NFL Executives for Micah Parsons Trade Parsons arrives in Green Bay with 52.5 career…

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons could be on the move, and the Packers might be an ideal destination. As speculation ramps up about the Cowboys might actually move off Parsons, with Green Bay frequently mentioned as a possible trade partner, even former Packers are calling for general manager Brian Gutekunst to get a deal done. Packers Legend Calls for Micah Parsons Blockbuster Trade Bryan Bulaga didn’t mince words with how he feels about the possibility of the Packers pulling off a blockbuster trade. “If this gets done…ENORMOUS,” Bulaga posted on social media. Parsons’ impact could potentially be enormous…

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst didn’t dispel the notion Green Bay could pull off a blockbuster trade for All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, and it sure sounds like the Dallas Cowboys are more amenable than ever to pulling off a trade. Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones have been embroiled in bitter contract negotiations throughout the offseason, that seem to have reached a standstill in recent weeks. Micah Parsons Trade Rumors reaching Fever Pitch for Cowboys, Packers Now, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cowboys are open to the idea of listening to trade offers and perhaps…

The Packers have built one of the NFL’s top ascending young rosters, but few weaknesses are more glaring than at edge rusher. Lukas Van Ness has yet to show he’s capable of living up to his billing as a former first-round pick, a Rashan Gary breakout has been a hope for the Packers for about the past three seasons, and beyond that, Green Bay doesn’t have much depth at the position. That could change during the 2026 NFL Draft. Could the Packers Prioritize an Edge Rusher in 2026 NFL Draft? CBS NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner put together a way-too-early…

The Packers doubled down on trying to improve quarterback Jordan Love’s supporting cast this offseason, but will it be enough? After watching Green Bay’s receiving corps struggle mightily with dropped passes and a true No. 1 emerging from the likes of Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Romeo Doubs, general manager Brian Gutekunst and the Packers prioritized the position by selecting Matthew Golden in the first round and doubling down with Savion Williams arriving in Round 3. The goal, is to set Love and the offense up to become explosive and consistent. However, not everyone believes the Packers have the requisite…

The Packers have built an offense around the notion of explosive plays being the driving force, but it will be up to quarterback Jordan Love to maximize the new weapons around him. First-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, and his game-altering speed, could figure to be a focal point of the vertical passing game and the biggest beneficiary of running back Josh Jacobs’ explosiveness as a violent downhill runner. But, Love holds the keys to whether head coach Matt LaFleur’s system reaches its potential. Packers’ Jordan Love Must Overcome ‘Quarterback Kryptonite’ Over at Pro Football Focus, analyst John Kosko pointed…

Short of the Green Bay Packers pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire All-Pro Micah Parsons, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is going to need to rely on the players on the roster to manufacture a pass rush this season. The Packers’ edge presence left much to be desired last season, and the 2025 campaign may be former first-round draft choice Lukas Van Ness’s last opportunity to prove he can live up to that billing. However, another homegrown player may hold the key to the Packers’ pass rush leveling up this upcoming season. NFL Analyst Bullish on Packers’ Rashan Gary ESPN…