PACKERS Divisional success likely a key to Super Bowl contention for Packers STEVE MEGARGEE Associated Press Aug 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Note: This story was written before the Packers traded for Micah Parsons on Thursday.k9C ^mkAmv#tt} qp* — x>AC@G6>6?E >FDE 4@>6 7C@> H:E9:? E9:D 72== 7@C 2 vC66? q2J !24<6CD E62> E92E :D 2 J62C C6>@G65 7C@> 2? ``\e 7:?:D9 2?5 7:CDE\C@F?5 A=2J@77 6I:E]k^Amk9amtIA64E2E:@?Dk^9am kAmp7E6C >2<:?8 E96 A=2J@77D H:E9 E96 }u{’D J@F?86DE D62D@?\@A6?:?8 C@DE6C 6249 @7 E96 =2DE EH@ J62CD[ E96 !24<6CD 2C6 6286C E@ >2<6 2 CF? 2E E96:C 7:CDE $FA6C q@H= 2AA62C2?46 D:?46 E96:C a_`_ E:E=6] %92E DE2CED H:E9 364@>:?8 >@C6 4@>A6E:E:G6 :? E96:C 5:G:D:@?] vC66? q2J H6?E `\d :? }ur }@CE9 82>6D =2DE D62D@?] %96 !24<6CD 5:5?’E >2<6 >2;@C 492?86D :? 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Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers amid contract dispute The Packers gave up first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 along with three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark to get the two-time All-Pro…
Micah Parsons relishes fresh start in Green Bay after enduring 'hardest four months of my life' Micah Parsons arrived at Green Bay on Friday, saw the exhibits saluting the franchise's Hall of Famers and imagined his own future.
Micah Parsons' arrival excites new Packers teammates, has them thinking big Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay has his new Packers teammates believing any goal is realistic.
Matthew Golden says no extra pressure being rare first-round WR pick for Packers “I just feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life to get in the position I’m in right now,” Matthew Golden said.
Packers' defense playing with a different edge that goes beyond Micah Parsons' addition Green Bay's defensive unit already appears sold on defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's play style after it took charge in the season opener ag…
