Micah Parsons Moves On From NFC East in Strong Message After Packers DE Reveals Toxic Cowboys Stay

“Keep going! Not many like you!” Micah Parsons once said of Lane Johnson. But after joining the Packers, he quickly changed his tune. His rival is no longer the Eagles tackle who once declared, “I Don’t Play the Cowboys, I Play Micah Parsons.” In his Packers debut against the Lions, Parsons met a new challenge as he kicked off a new era.

Despite being limited due to his back issues, Parsons went head-to-head with one of the league’s most dangerous offenses. He made quite an impact, giving Lions quarterback Jared Goff and right tackle Penei Sewell plenty of trouble. It marked the start of something new, especially with Sewell.  As Matt Schneidman reported, Parsons had a challenge for Sewell and said, “I’m not gonna be able to get rid of him. He’s a hell of a player. I told him, I said, ‘You’re my new rivalry now. I don’t got Lane no more. It’s gonna be you. I’mma see you twice a year, so you might as well buckle up.'” And so much Parsons.

Micah Parsons on Penei Sewell:

“I’m not gonna be able to get rid of him. He’s a hell of a player. I told him, I said, ‘You’re my new rivalry now. I don’t got Lane no more. It’s gonna be you. I’mma see you twice a year, so you might as well buckle up.'”

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 8, 2025

Sewell earned a spot on this year’s NFL Top 100 list, coming in at No. 13 overall, which is the highest ranking for any offensive lineman. Now, that is an impressive leap from last season, when he was No. 22, after going unranked in his first three years. His presence has been hard to ignore for the opponents, and now even one of the NFL’s best defensive players is calling him a worthy rival.

As the two squared off, Parsons handled it as best he could, but he also recognized Sewell’s potential right away. Parsons’ message for the tackle is a clear indication that this rivalry is only just beginning.

This is a developing story…

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