GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers open their regular season Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Detroit Lions.

The focus continues to be on the recently acquired Micah Parsons.

Parsons is dealing with a back issue. He wasn’t made available to the media on Wednesday, but was listed as limited in practice.

Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons speaks at his introductory news conference Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur was asked before practice about Parsons’ status for Sunday.

“We’ll see,” said LaFleur. “He’s doing everything in his power. He’s rehabbing hard. We’ve got to get through a couple practices to see how he responds, to see how he does. But, certainly hopeful. This guy is a smart guy, so I don’t think he’ll have any issues.”

Count Packers quarterback Jordan Love among those excited about the trade for Parsons.

“It’s amazing,” said Love. “The flip side of that is really tough, losing a player like Kenny Clark and everything that he’s done for this organization and the player that he was, the person he was in this building. It’s tough, but I’m excited to have Micah. It gives us a big jolt.

“I think everybody was excited, just because we know what type of player he is. We played against him a couple years ago in the playoffs. We know exactly who he is and what he’s capable of out there on the field. You look at our defense, what we got already, with RG [Rashan Gary] and put Micah on the other side of that, I think some exciting things can happen,” Love added.

Love said his left thumb injury is not a factor for the opener.

“It’s never been much of an issue, having it wrapped up,” said Love. “I think it’s just getting the strength back in my thumb. The brace and the tape, nothing has been limiting.”

Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love warms uyp before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers center Elgton Jenkins was limited in practice with a hip problem. Wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) and cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee) were not able to practice because of injuries.