Micah Parsons Speaks Out to Thank Teammate Who Constantly Encouraged and Supported Him After Tearing His ACL in Loss to the Denver Broncos
Green Bay, Wisconsin – December 16, 2025
The moment Micah Parsons collapsed to the turf in the loss to the Denver Broncos was not only a shock to the Green Bay Packers, but also a defining emotional test for the entire locker room. When the diagnosis of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was confirmed, Parsons knew his season had come to an abrupt end. But in the middle of that storm, he was not alone — because one teammate stayed by his side from the very first moment.
That teammate was Rashan Gary. Based on game highlights and media coverage, Gary was the player seen next to Parsons most consistently after the injury — from the sideline to the locker room. The two are not just teammates, but one of the Packers’ most effective pass-rush duos, frequently working together to pressure opposing quarterbacks. Before the injury, Parsons led the NFL in pressures, with Gary serving as the perfect complement alongside him.
After the game, Parsons publicly expressed his gratitude to Gary for his constant encouragement. “He was the first one by my side,” Parsons shared. “He didn’t just say what I needed to hear — he showed me that I wasn’t facing this alone. Moments like that are things you carry with you for life, not just in the NFL.” For Parsons, that presence meant as much as any treatment plan.
Parsons also emphasized that his bond with Gary extends beyond the field. “We fight together on every snap,” he said. “And when I went down, he was still there, helping me get back up in a different way.” That message quickly spread throughout Packers Nation, reinforcing the belief that the team’s collective spirit remains intact despite losing its biggest defensive star.
Closing his message, Parsons delivered a promise that energized fans across Green Bay. “I’ll do everything I can to come back as fast as possible,” he vowed. “I trust the process, I trust the people around me — and I promise Packers Nation will see me fighting again.” With Rashan Gary beside him and an unbreakable will, Micah Parsons’ road to recovery has officially begun.
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