History of Micah Parsons in Timeline

Micah Parsons is a professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Penn State, earning All-American honors, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, and Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP in 2019. Drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year, establishing himself as a prominent defensive player.

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May 26, 1999: Micah Parsons' Birth

On May 26, 1999, Micah Aaron Parsons was born. He is now a professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.

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2016: Initial Commitment to Penn State

In the spring of 2016, Micah Parsons initially committed to Penn State University after receiving a football scholarship offer following only four games of his freshman season.

December 20, 2017: Parsons Recommits to Penn State

On December 20, 2017, Micah Parsons recommitted to Penn State University after initially decommitting from his prior commitment.

May 2018: Birth of son, Malcolm

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

2019: Citrus Bowl performance

In 2019, Micah Parsons had 14 tackles (one for loss) and a strip-sack against the University of Kentucky in the 2019 Citrus Bowl.

2019: All-American and Cotton Bowl MVP

In 2019, Micah Parsons was named a consensus All-American, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, and the Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP as a sophomore while playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

2020: Opted out of 2020 season

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

2020: COVID-19 Concerns Influenced Opt-Out Decision

In 2020, Parsons cited concerns about the risk that COVID-19 presented to his son Malcolm's health as a major factor in his decision to opt out of the college football season.

2020: Lawsuit Allegations

In October 2020, Parsons' teammate Isaiah Humphries filed a lawsuit against Penn State University, alleging hazing by teammates, with Humphries claiming Parsons was among those who victimized and harassed him.

April 2021: Parsons Denied Allegations

In April 2021, Micah Parsons stated in an interview that the allegations made against him in the lawsuit were false.

June 9, 2021: Signed Rookie Contract with Cowboys

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

2021: Drafted by the Cowboys and Named Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2021, Micah Parsons was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the NFL draft and was later named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

2021: Parsons Graduated from Penn State

In 2021, despite leaving early for the NFL, Micah Parsons completed his degree in criminology and graduated from Penn State.

December 8, 2022: Parsons Expressed Disappointment Over Prisoner Swap

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

2022: Named to NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

In 2022, Micah Parsons was named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press at the end of the year and was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

January 14, 2023: Birth of Daughter

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

2023: Parsons Earned Pro Bowl Honors

In 2023, Micah Parsons finished the season with 14 sacks, 64 total tackles and earned Pro Bowl honors.

2023: Named to NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

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

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

On February 16, 2024, Micah Parsons played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game and was awarded the Most Valuable Player award for his performance.

April 24, 2024: Cowboys Picked Up Fifth-Year Option

On April 24, 2024, the Dallas Cowboys exercised the fifth-year option on Micah Parsons' contract.

May 14, 2024: Parsons Named President of B/R Gridiron

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.