NFL Makes Announcement on Packers’ Micah Parsons Before Week 9
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Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a sack against Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
It’s been a little more than two months since the Packers pulled the trigger on one of the biggest trades in franchise history when Kenny Clark and two future first-rounders went to Dallas for star pass rusher
Parsons has 6.5 sacks on the season, through seven games, along with 14 quarterback hits and six tackles for a loss. He has elevated the Packers defense to a fearsome unit, sixth in the
While there are a number of contributors who deserve a tip of the cap, there’s no doubt that it has been Parsons who has elevated the group as a whole.
And on Thursday, it was announced that the league is recognizing that: Parsons won the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Month Award.
Micah Parsons Has Been the No. 1 Pass Rusher in the NFL
Per the release from the Packers after the NFL announcement: “The fifth-year pass rusher took home the NFC honors for the month of October after tallying nine tackles, six quarterback hits and four sacks in three Packers victories. Parsons was previously honored with an NFC monthly award in September 2023 as a member of the
The team has seen elevated defensive performances from all over the roster, especially when it comes to pressuring the quarterback. Green Bay has an average of 3.0 sacks per game this season (eighth in the NFL), up from 2.6 last year.
The attention he is given by offensive lines has helped free up Rashan Gary for 7.5 sacks, just two off his career high. Again, via PFF, Parsons is rated the No. 1 pass-rusher
Packers Matt LaFleur Lauds Micah Parsons Defensive Presence
Said coach Matt LaFleur about Parsons’ impact on the Packers, and the way the team has helped unleash him: “He’s been outstanding. All those guys are kind of feeding off one another. Certainly he gets a lot of attention in regards to protections and a lot of times he’s defeating a chip. Then, they might even slide to him, which opens up opportunities for everybody else.
“I do think (defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley) Haf’s done a really good job and D.C. (defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington) of trying to get creative in terms of you’ve seen him rush inside, outside. It does put a little bit of stress on the offense in regards to you’re not quite sure where he’s going to line.”
Packers Can Be a ‘Top 3’ Defensive Line
Parsons, for his part, has tried to deflect accolades to his Packers teammates, and by all accounts, he has been a very good presence in the locker room. He told reporters last week that interior defensive lineman
“My thing has been bonding with him off the field, just knowing what type of person he is,” Wyatt said. “And knowing what type of rusher he is.”
Wyatt, who missed two games with an injury, said that now healthy, the Packers defense will only keep getting better. “We’re a Top 5 defense, Top 5 defensive lines,” he said. “Top 3 if you ask me.”
INTERNET GOES WILD: Jonathan Taylor Responds After Kim Kardashian Criticizes Taylor Swift, Delivers Unexpected Defense That Fans Can’t Stop Talking About
The internet exploded once again after Kim Kardashian stirred controversy with her latest criticism of Taylor Swift. But in a shocking twist,
Taylor, known for his humility and leadership both on and off the field, didn’t hold back in his response. “It’s one thing to have an opinion, but it’s another to attack someone’s character and legacy,” Taylor said. “Taylor Swift has earned everything she’s achieved through hard work and heart. No one should try to diminish that. I’ve always respected her strength — and I’ll stand by her every time.”
The Colts superstar’s statement spread like wildfire, with Swift’s loyal fanbase — the Swifties — flooding X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to thank him for his sincerity. “Jonathan Taylor really just stood up for Taylor Swift when no one expected it,” one fan wrote. “This is why he’s not just a great player — he’s a great man.”
Taylor’s comments came at a crucial moment when celebrity disputes were dominating headlines, and many praised him for bringing a sense of decency and respect back into the conversation. His words contrasted sharply with the negativity swirling online, reminding people that empathy and loyalty still matter in the public eye.
“Jonathan didn’t just defend Taylor Swift — he reminded everyone what leadership looks like,” one sports columnist wrote. “He’s showing the same composure he does on the field: calm, confident, and full of class.”
While Kim Kardashian’s remarks initially caused a media storm, Taylor’s firm yet graceful defense helped shift the narrative in Swift’s favor. His response has since been shared hundreds of thousands of times, turning him into an unexpected hero for fans of both football and pop culture.
As the viral moment continues to dominate the internet, one thing is clear — Jonathan Taylor has proven that real strength isn’t just about breaking tackles, but standing up for what’s right
