Micah Parsons’ Back Tightness Sparks Secret Second Opinion—What Did Doctors Uncover?

He occasionally cited that for not practicing with the Cowboys during training camp. He and Trevon Diggs even made a joke about it in Parsons’ initial media session at the start of camp.

Watching Micah Parsons step onto the tarmac at DFW Wednesday morning, you might’ve expected a new chapter — a fresh zip code, a different jersey maybe. But nope, he wasn’t shipping out to Green Bay or any other locker room just yet. Instead, with the swirling trade rumors hanging thick in the air, Parsons is diving deep into his own health saga — chasing a second medical opinion on that nagging back issue that’s been dogging him all camp long. The MRI from Sunday gave a “pretty clean” bill of health, according to Brian Schottenheimer, but “pretty clean” doesn’t always mean “good to go,” especially when standing firm on a contract extension feels like a game of psychological chess. He’s held back from full practice; heck, even shared a chuckle with Trevon Diggs about that back tightness that’s been more than just a minor inconvenience. Now, the Packers are reportedly circling, eyeing a possible trade, while the Cowboys clock ticks down to kickoff in Philly — a week, give or take. And let me tell you, seeking that second opinion? Not exactly a sign that the contract talks are about to wrap up. For all the twists, turns, and tightropes in play here — this saga is far from over. LEARN MOREParsons asked for a trade Aug. 1, and the Packers reportedly have some interest.If Parsons is going to continue to hold in until he receives a contract extension, he will need a doctor to sign off on his back “tightness” being too much to play through.Micah Parsons flew out of DFW Airport on Wednesday morning. Alas, he was not headed to Green Bay or a new home anywhere else.The Cowboys open the season a week from tomorrow in Philadelphia, and the fact that Parsons is seeking a second opinion is probably not a good sign that he’ll get his contract extension before then.

Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that Parsons is seeking a second opinion on his back.The Cowboys had Parsons undergo an MRI on his back Sunday, and coach Brian Schottenheimer said the results were “pretty clean.”