When Packers realized acquiring Micah Parsons was truly realistic

Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesThroughout the offseason, the contract sage of star edge rusher Micah Parsons captivated the NFL. As the season approached, it was clear that the Dallas Cowboys and Parsons were still miles apart on a new contract. Due to the dispute, the Cowboys dealt Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The team’s GM, Brian Gutekunst, shared how the process to trade for Parsons came together. Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman shared the general manager’s thoughts on X, formerly Twitter.

“Brian Gutekunst says it was only a couple days ago that he truly believed there was a chance to acquire Micah Parsons,” Schneidman posted on Friday. “’The chances of these things…