History of Micah Parsons in Timeline

Micah Aaron Parsons is an American professional football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers. He previously played college football at Penn State, where he was a consensus All-American and the 2019 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. Parsons is known for his versatility, athleticism, and impact on the field as a defensive player.

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1925: Curly Lambeau Wore No. 1

In 1925, Curly Lambeau wore No. 1 for the Green Bay Packers.

1926: Curly Lambeau Wore No. 1

In 1926, Curly Lambeau wore No. 1 for the Green Bay Packers.

May 26, 1999: Micah Parsons' Birth

On May 26, 1999, Micah Aaron Parsons was born. He later became a professional football defensive end.

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2016: Initial College Commitment

In the spring of 2016, Micah Parsons initially committed to Penn State University after being offered a football scholarship, but later decommitted.

December 20, 2017: Recommitment to Penn State

On December 20, 2017, Micah Parsons recommitted to Penn State University.

May 2018: Birth of Son, Malcolm

In May 2018, Micah Parsons became the father of a son named Malcolm.

2019: Big Ten Linebacker of the Year

In 2019, Micah Parsons was named the Big Ten Linebacker of the Year and earned consensus All-American honors while playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

2019: Cotton Bowl Classic Defensive MVP

In 2019, Micah Parsons was named the Cotton Bowl Classic defensive MVP after recording 14 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles. He was also named the Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year and a consensus All-American.

2019: Citrus Bowl Performance

In the 2019 Citrus Bowl, Micah Parsons, as a freshman, had 14 tackles and a strip-sack against the University of Kentucky, and finished second in the Big Ten Freshman of the Year voting.

2020: COVID-19 Concerns for Son

In 2020, Micah Parsons cited concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the health of his son Malcolm as a major factor in his decision to opt out of the college football season.

2020: Opt-out of 2020 Season

In 2020, Micah Parsons opted out of the season due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Hazing Allegations

In October 2020, Isaiah Humphries filed a lawsuit against Penn State University, alleging hazing by teammates; Humphries claimed that Micah Parsons was among the players who victimized and harassed him.

April 2021: Parsons Denies Allegations

In April 2021, Micah Parsons denied the hazing allegations, stating that they were false and that there was nothing pending against him.

June 9, 2021: Signed Rookie Contract

On June 9, 2021, Micah Parsons signed his four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys, worth $17 million.

2021: NFL Draft and Penn State Graduation

In 2021, Micah Parsons declined his remaining years of college eligibility and entered the NFL draft. He also completed his degree in criminology and graduated from Penn State.

2021: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2021, Micah Parsons was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, named Defensive Rookie of the Year and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in four seasons with the team.

December 8, 2022: Disappointment Over Prisoner Swap

On December 8, 2022, after the U.S. secured the release of Brittney Griner from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, Micah Parsons expressed disappointment that Paul Whelan was not also released.

2022: Defensive Player of the Week and Fumble Return

During the 2022 season, Micah Parsons earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after Week 5 and had a 36-yard fumble return for a touchdown in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears. He ended the year with 13.5 sacks.

2022: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2022, Micah Parsons was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

January 14, 2023: Birth of Daughter

On January 14, 2023, Micah Parsons welcomed a daughter.

2023: Defensive Player of the Week

During the 2023 season, Micah Parsons earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after Week 2. He finished the year with 14 sacks.

2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2023, Micah Parsons was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

February 16, 2024: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP

On February 16, 2024, Micah Parsons played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game, scoring 37 points and earning the Most Valuable Player award.

April 24, 2024: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up

On April 24, 2024, the Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on Micah Parsons' contract. It was noted that he is one of two players in NFL history to record at least 12 sacks in each of their first four seasons.

May 14, 2024: Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery

On May 14, 2024, Micah Parsons signed a multi-year extension deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, becoming president of their American football digital sports media division, B/R Gridiron.

August 2024: Paul Whelan Released

In August 2024, Paul Whelan was released in the 2024 Ankara prisoner exchange.

2024: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2024, Micah Parsons was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

August 1, 2025: Trade Request

On August 1, 2025, Micah Parsons requested a trade from the Cowboys through a statement on his personal Twitter account, citing closed-door negotiations and media narratives as reasons.

August 28, 2025: Traded to Packers

On August 28, 2025, Micah Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers and agreed to a four-year contract, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

2025: Trade to the Packers

In 2025, Micah Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers amid a contract holdout and signed a four-year, $188 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at the time.