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Packers Land Micah Parsons in Blockbuster Trade | Cheesehead Radio #262
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Packers Nation, buckle up — this one’s historic. The Green Bay Packers have pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to the Dallas Cowboys for Micah Parsons, the All-Pro pass rusher and one of the NFL’s true generational talents.
In Cheesehead Radio #262, Kelly, CD, and Al break down every angle of the Packers trade for Micah Parsons:
What this deal means for Green Bay’s defense heading into 2025.
The impact of losing Kenny Clark in the trenches.
How Parsons’ record-setting contract reshapes the Packers’ future.
Reactions from Packers Twitter and national media.
Why Brian Gutekunst may have just made the boldest move since Reggie White.
We’ll also cover the Packers’ final 53-man roster, early practice squad signings, and what to expect in Week 1 against the Lions.
If you’re looking for honest, passionate, and informed Green Bay Packers news, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
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Blockbuster: Packers acquire Micah Parsons; cost: Kenny Clark + 2026 & 2027 1sts; extension 4 yrs/$188M.
Why now: Window, youth core, and defensive ceiling.
Scheme fit: Hafley’s 4-3, NASCAR looks with Parsons/Gary; Van Ness inside on pass downs.
Roster ripple: Young DL must replace Clark’s snaps (Wyatt, Brooks, Wooden, Brinson, Stackhouse).
53 recap: 2 QBs (Jordan Love, Malik Willis); thin but speedy CB room; TE depth; OL shuffles.
Practice squad adds: Mecole Hardman, Israel Abanikanda, Clayton Tune, Kristian Welch, more.
New add: Nick Niemann to bolster LB/special teams.
Injury watch: Jayden Reed (reported Jones fracture; managed conservatively).
Predictions: Breakouts, surprises, special-teams ace, and win-loss calls.
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Chapters (YouTube/Simplecast)
00:00 Intro & cold open
00:21 Preseason win note → all eyes on trade
00:33 “Parsons to GB” headline lands
02:02 Terms drop; why it’s Reggie-level bold
04:55 Full trade details & contract
09:58 “Is this the window?” message from Gutekunst
12:00 Fan/league reaction & tone shift in GB
13:58 Front-seven impact (Parsons/Gary; Van Ness inside)
17:31 Hafley fits & rush-four plan
18:20 Cost: picks, cap, and Clark’s departure
20:50 Reggie comp: fair or too soon?
21:31 Q2 start → 53-man overview
22:21 QBs (Love/Willis) + PS QB (Tune)
23:21 RBs (Jacobs/Wilso
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