Micah Parsons eyes Packers history; hints at retired jersey number that Jayden Reed once wanted

Micah Parsons is eyeing a retired Packers jersey or a number that has never been used before. “Should I go 0 or 1!” he posted on X.

Updated on: Aug 30, 2025, 24:25:30 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Micah Parsons is eyeing a retired Packers jersey or a number that has never been used before. A day after the Dallas Cowboys traded the All-Pro to Green Bay in a blockbuster move, the 26-year-old posted about his next big move. “Should I go 0 or 1!” he posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Parsons did not elaborate.

Micah Parsons is contemplating between two jersey numbers at Packers (AP)

Parsons wore No. 11 in both Penn State and Dallas. Unfortunately, the number belongs to Jaydeen Reed in Green Bay. So, Parsons asked his followers whether he should go for No. 0 or No. 1.

Whichever number the newly-signed star picks, he will create history. Now, No. 0 jersey has never been worn in Green Bay before, and No. 1 is unofficially retired since 1926. Curly Lambeau was the last Packers player to wear it.

Jaydeen Reed wanted to wear the No. 1 jersey in 2023, but had to settle for No. 11.

Micah Parsons-Kenny Clark deal

"We have completed a trade to receive a 2026 first-round (draft) pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and Pro Bowler (defensive tackle) Kenny Clark from the Packers in exchange for Micah Parsons," the Cowboys said in a brief statement that belied the drama surrounding Parsons' falling out with the team.

ESPN reported that Parsons had agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract with Green Bay that includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees.

"I never wanted this chapter to end, but not everything was in my control," Parsons said. "My heart has always been here, and it still is.

“Through it all, I never made any demands. I never asked for anything more than fairness. I only asked that the person I trust to negotiate my contract be part of the process.”

The Cowboys selected Parsons in the first round of the 2021 draft and as recently as December, Parsons voiced his desire to stay with the club.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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