{"id":344779,"date":"2025-09-05T22:35:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T22:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/344779\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T22:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T22:35:17","slug":"green-bay-packers-star-micah-parsons-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/344779\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons listed as questionable for Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Micah Parsons\u2019<\/a> Green Bay Packers debut could happen Week 1.<\/p>\n

The Packers<\/a> officially listed Parsons as \u201cquestionable\u201d for Sunday\u2019s NFC North battle against the Detroit Lions.<\/a><\/p>\n

Parsons has been dealing with a back injury this offseason that\u2019s diagnosed as an L4\/L5 joint sprain.<\/p>\n

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The good news is Parsons participated in practice on a limit basis this week in preparation for Detroit.<\/p>\n

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1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

Prescott’s $60 million AAV makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL. The Dallas quarterback signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Cowboys on the eve of the 2024 NFL season opener.<\/p>\n

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1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

Prescott’s $60 million AAV makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL. The Dallas quarterback signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Cowboys on the eve of the 2024 NFL season opener.<\/p>\n

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T-2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

Burrow also signed a deal with an AAV of $55 million, however his deal was for five years and $275 million. Burrow agreed to the extension with Cincinnati on Sept. 7, 2023.<\/p>\n

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T-2. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

Lawrence signed his own five-year, $275 million dollar extension on June 13, 2024. His AAV is also $55 million.<\/p>\n

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T-2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

Allen’s $55-million AAV ties him with Love, Burrow and Lawrence, however the Bills quarterback’s extension was for six years and $330 million.<\/p>\n

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6. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

With an AAV of $53.1 million, Tagovailoa barely beats the next few players on this list. The Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $212.4 million extension on July 26, 2024.<\/p>\n

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T-7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions<\/p>\n

The Lions rewarded Goff with a four-year, $212 million extension before the 2024 NFL season after he helped turn Detroit into a top contender in the NFC. His deal has an AAV of $53 million.<\/p>\n

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T-7. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft shocked the world after taking over as the 49ers QB and turned his success into a five-year, $265 million contract on May 16, 2025. Purdy will earn an average of $53 million per season.<\/p>\n

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9. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

Herbert earns an AAV of $52.5 million after he signed a five-year, $262.5 million extension with the Chargers before the 2023 NFL season.<\/p>\n

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10. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

Jackson’s average salary is $52 million thanks to the five-year, $260 million contract he signed on April 27, 2023.<\/p>\n

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11. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

The Super Bowl LIX MVP earns an average salary of $51 million. He signed a five-year, $255 million deal in April 2023 and has already paid off the Eagles’ investment with a Super Bowl win.<\/p>\n

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12. Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

Parsons became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after signing a four-year, $186 million extension following his trade from the Dallas Cowboys to the Packers. His AAV is $46.5 million.<\/p>\n

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13. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

Murray earns $46.1 million on average after he signed a five-year, $230.5 million deal on July 21, 2022.<\/p>\n

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14. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

Despite playing just 19 games over three seasons with Cleveland, Watson’s contract has an AAV of $46 million. He signed a five-year, $230 million contract after the Browns acquired him in a trade with the Houston Texans on March 18, 2022.<\/p>\n

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T-15. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons before the 2024 NFL season. Despite losing the starting QB job to Michael Penix Jr., Cousins earns $45 million on average.<\/p>\n

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T-15. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Mahomes’ 10-year, $450 million deal is the biggest contract in NFL history, despite his $45 million AAV ranking him 15th on this list.<\/p>\n

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17. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n

The Rams signed Stafford to a two-year, $84 million extension for an AAV of $42 million before the 2025 NFL season.<\/p>\n

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18. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

Watt signed a three-year, $123 million deal on July 17, 2025, to briefly make him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback before Micah Parson’s extension with the Green Bay Packers. Watt earns an average salary of $41 million.<\/p>\n

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19. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

Chase became the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver after signing a four-year, $161 million extension before the 2025 NFL season. His average salary is $40.25 million<\/p>\n

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20. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

Garrett earns a $40 million AAV. The Browns defensive end signed a four-year, $160 extension on March 9, 2025.<\/p>\n

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21. Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

Crosby also earned his big payday in March, signing a three-year, $106.5 million contract just four days before Garrett’s extension. Crosby earns a $35.5 million AAV.<\/p>\n

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22. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million extension on June 3, 2024 to make him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback in history at the time. He earns $35 million on average.<\/p>\n

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T-23. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

Two months after Jefferson’s deal, Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million extension with Dallas. Lamb’s AAV is $34 million.<\/p>\n

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25. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

Darnold scored a payday with Seattle after a resurgent season with Minnesota in 2024. Darnold earns an AAV of $33.5 million after signing a three-year, $100.5 million contract on March 10, 2025.<\/p>\n

“It’s a process of getting ready for football,” Parsons said, via the team\u2019s official website. “Obviously, going through the tightness, the soreness, but I just got plenty of faith that this great training staff and the coaches are slowly getting me the plays and getting me things that I need if we decide to give me the green light out there.”<\/p>\n

The Packers have six other players deemed as questionable on their injury report.<\/p>\n

CB Nate Hobbs (knee), WR Jayden Reed (foot), WR Dontayvion Wicks (calf), WR Savion Williams (hamstring), S Zayne Anderson (knee) and DL Barryn Sorrell (knee) are all questionable.<\/p>\n

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The Lions<\/a> ruled out LB Trevor Nowaske (elbow), OT Jamarco Jones (ankle) and RB Sione Vaki (hamstring) out for Sunday.<\/p>\n

Follow USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon on X\u00a0@TheTylerDragon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Green Bay star Micah Parsons listed as questionable for Sunday<\/a><\/p>\n