Micah Parsons compares Green Bay Packers to Penn State: 'It's like home'

by: Grant Grubbs 1 hour ago grant_grubbs_

Micah Parsons is already getting comfortable in his new environment. During his introductory press conference with the Packers on Friday, Parsons revealed how a connection with former Penn State teammate Rasheed Walker helped him warm up to the idea of playing in Green Bay.

“I got the chance to speak with some other guys and faculty about what it could be like if I decided to come here,” Parsons said . “I got to talk to Rasheed [Walker] a little bit. That’s my guy from Penn State, came in together. ‘It’s like Penn State. It’s like home. It’s like a brotherhood. It’s safe. You focus on ball and we keep everything the right thing.’

“It kind of gave me comfort, and it kind of gave me a better decision. Like, ‘OK, this is the place where I feel like I can take my next step and continue to have a great legacy here.’”

Parsons and Walker were teammates at Penn State from 2018-20. Now, the duo will look to find success together again at the professional level.

Parsons was traded from the Cowboys to the Packers on Thursday after having a public contract dispute with Dallas for months. In exchange for Parsons, the Cowboys received defensive tackle  Kenny Clark  and two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027).

Parsons agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers. The contract includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees.

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