NBA Finals Game 1 gets disrupted by fan trying to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama is quickly reaching a soccer-esque level of mythology.
Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs played the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. In the fourth quarter at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, a fan disrupted play by running onto the court during a live possession by the Spurs.
The fan made a beeline for the San Antonio star Wembanyama. He attempted to snap a quick selfie with Wembanyama before promptly getting escorted away by security.
Here is the video (featuring an amused Wembanyama seemingly even smiling for the fan’s selfie).
A FAN RAN ONTO THE COURT
— Hoops (@Hoopss) June 4, 2026
To take a selfie with Wemby. pic.twitter.com/bf9sJLjn29
Take a look at another angle of the bizarre incident (which also featured confused Knicks center Mitchell Robinson mean-mugging the fan).
Bro ran on the court for a pic with Wemby pic.twitter.com/2BHUjJHnA1
— Shabazz (@ShowCaseShabazz) June 4, 2026
The Knicks appeared to have an imminent steal at the time of the court intrusion. As such, the referees called for a jump ball to resume play, which the Spurs ultimately won to retain possession.
Unfortunately for that fan, he lost out on his opportunity to become an immortal of San Antonio sports lore. The Spurs went on to lose Game 1 to the Knicks by a final score of 105-95, so the inevitable trespassing charge was probably not too worth it for the fan.
1 player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind.
Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week. Helin notes that Oklahoma City holds a $17.7 million team option on Dort this summer.
Dort, 27, is tied for the longest-tenured player on the Thunder with superstar teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, having been with the team since 2019. He is known as a top-class perimeter defender and made the All-Defensive First Team in 2025 en route to helping Oklahoma City winning the NBA championship later that year as well.
But Dort is coming off a nightmare 2026 postseason in which he averaged just 5.5 points per game and shot an unacceptable 30.8 percent from deep. As a result, Dort lost plenty of minutes throughout the playoffs to the likes of Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace (who are also strong defenders but with more consistent offensive games).
Seven-footer Isaiah Hartenstein ($28.5 million team option this summer) is the other player that the Thunder may have to make a tough decision on. But Hartenstein is far less replaceable, especially with a need to shore up the frontcourt against rival big men like Victor Wembanyama, so Dort could indeed be left without a chair once the music stops.
We learned earlier this week that Gilgeous-Alexander might be offering an endorsement for Oklahoma City to keep Dort this offseason. But with a need to avoid the second apron of the luxury tax, somebody on the Thunder roster may inevitably have to get the boot here.
Jalen Brunson exits Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a concerning injury
Game 1 of the NBA Finals got off to a very ominous start for the New York Knicks.
Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson exited in the first quarter of his team’s opening game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. During a Spurs possession, Brunson got rolled onto by San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes off a shot attempt.
As Barnes was trying to get into rebounding position, he got shoved by Knicks guard Landry Shamet (who was called for a loose ball foul on the play). Barnes then tumbled to the ground and fell into Brunson’s right knee area.
Here is the video of the play.
Jalen Brunson grabbing his knee after Barnes falls into himpic.twitter.com/kQWGpZBRQO
— Tsoj (@TsojBall) June 4, 2026
Brunson left the game on the next dead ball. He was able to walk off under his own power but was clearly hobbled as he made his way to the locker room.
Jalen Brunson headed back to the locker room.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 4, 2026
Prayers up. pic.twitter.com/Sf0YnYUd65
The three-time All-Star Brunson is the heart and soul of the Knicks, averaging 26.0 points per game in the regular season and 26.9 points per game up to this point of the postseason. While Brunson is known as a gamer who plays through all different kinds of ailments, his status will now obviously be worth monitoring closely for the remainder of Game 1 and for the remainder of the NBA Finals at large.
Details surface on Jalen Duren’s anticipated free agent contract
Jalen Duren may have cost himself some money in recent weeks, but he should still be doing pretty well for himself.
The Detroit Pistons center Duren is expected to command a five-year contract from the team in free agency this offseason, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the anticipated financial figure for Duren is $200 million-$220 million (for an average of around $40 million-$44 million per year).
Duren, still only 22 years old, was an All-Star as well as an All-NBA selection for the Pistons this year. He averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game during the regular season and was a major reason why Detroit secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference at 60-22.
But Duren saw his stock get shredded during the postseason with his lackluster performance. His averages fell to 10.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, and he posted some real skunk shows along the way as the Pistons lost in the second round to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Because Duren made an All-NBA team this season, he is eligible for a five-year supermax extension worth $287.1 million. But now it sounds like Duren will be in line for a potential cut of about 25 percent from that figure instead.
Earlier this offseason, Pistons president Trajan Langdon spoke out about the future of Duren, who will officially be a restricted free agent this summer. But as it turns out, Duren’s playoff no-show could end up benefiting Detroit from a long-term team-building perspective as it means they will now have to pay far less money to retain him.
Expected timeline for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is revealed
The long, drawn-out Giannis Antetokounmpo saga may still be at least another week or two away from ending.
The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to wait until the end of the playoffs before trading away their superstar forward Antetokounmpo, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported Wednesday. Jackson notes that Milwaukee would like to see if either of the NBA Finals teams (or any other teams for that matter) emerge as suitors.
This year’s NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks will be tipping off on Wednesday night. If the series goes the full seven games, it would last all the way until June 19 (with June 10 set as the earliest possible finish if there is a sweep either way).
Meanwhile, the NBA Draft is scheduled for later this month on June 23-24. Thus, Antetokounmpo’s future may be resolved in a matter of weeks here rather than days.
The former MVP Antetokounmpo, 31, will be entering his final guaranteed year under contract next season at $58.5 million. That means that the time may be ripe for the Bucks to finally trade him, especially given how immensely unhappy Antetokounmpo has been with the team in recent months.
We learned earlier this week that there are now at least five teams that appear to be out of the Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes. But it sounds like Milwaukee will be taking their time to see if any new suitors jump in to potentially expand the race again.
Blue Jays trade for former top pitching prospect
The Toronto Blue Jays are trying their luck on a reclamation project.
Toronto is trading for veteran right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson, according to a report on Wednesday by Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. They are acquiring Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins and will only be sending back cash considerations in return.
Woods Richardson, 25, is a former consensus top-100 prospect who was originally selected by the New York Mets in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft (No. 48 overall). He was already a member of the Blue Jays organization from 2019-21 after being sent from New York to Toronto as part of the Marcus Stroman trade.
The Blue Jays then dealt Woods Richardson again in 2021 as part of the Jose Berrios trade with the Twins, and he had spent the last five seasons in Minnesota. Woods Richardson enjoyed his best Major League campaign in 2025, going 7-4 with 4.04 ERA and 107 strikeouts over 22 total starts for the Twins.
But the wheels had fallen off completely for Woods Richardson this season. Over 10 starts for Minnesota, Woods Richardson had posted a Major League-leading seven losses to go along with a woeful 7.74 ERA and a 1.89 WHIP.
The Twins decided earlier this week to officially designate Woods Richardson for assignment. Now the Blue Jays will be reuniting with their former top prospect in the hopes that he can find some serviceability again for their sub-.500 team that has experienced misfortune after misfortune this year.
MLB insider reveals stunning odds of Tarik Skubal trade
The end of the road is very near for Tarik Skubal’s time as a member of the Detroit Tigers.
Skubal is working his way back from having surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, but he is easily the biggest name in trade rumors.
On Wednesday, MLB insider Jon Heyman gave another update on the Skubal trade front, and he gave him a 90% chance to be traded ahead of the deadline.
“I’m going to say it’s 90% that he gets traded,” Heyman said.
.@JonHeyman says there's a '90% chance' that Tarik Skubal gets traded this summer 🍿 pic.twitter.com/yiVTU0gwsR
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) June 3, 2026
Skubal is expected to go on a rehab assignment soon, meaning he could be back with the Tigers at some point in the middle of June.
Previously, all of the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres were named as finalists for Skubal, although the Tigers have not made any indication that they want to part ways with the reigning AL Cy Young winner.
To make things a bit more complicated, the Tigers just finished a three-game sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays, who entered Wednesday with the best record in the American League.
Still, Heyman says the chances of Skubal being traded are very high, and the rumors should pick up ahead of the deadline, which is on August 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Caleb Williams reacts after being named Madden 2026 cover athlete
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is now going to be on the cover of the new Madden 2026 video game, which will release this summer.
After the news was revealed on Wednesday, Williams took to social media with an excited reaction.
“Dream come true to be on the cover of Madden! See you Thursday in Chicago for the full reveal.”
Dream come true to be on the cover of Madden! See you Thursday in Chicago for the full reveal 😎 pic.twitter.com/j2nMUbzbC4
— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) June 3, 2026
Williams becomes the first-ever Bears player to be on the cover of the video game, and the other rumored options were New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who just won the NFL MVP award.
Williams also called it a “childhood dream” to grace the cover, and the Bears signal-caller added that he hopes to be the first-ever star to be on the cover in back-to-back years.
IT'S OFFICIAL @CALEBcsw IS ON THE COVER OF @EAMaddenNFL
— New Heights (@newheightshow) June 3, 2026
and he's got plans on going back-to-back 👀
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!!! pic.twitter.com/Li8jrIzPhr
Williams, who played college football at Oklahoma and then USC after following Lincoln Riley from Norman to LA, is coming off a monstrous season.
Williams threw for 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in his second year in the NFL. The Bears also won the NFC North, earned the No. 2 spot in the conference, but fell just short of an NFC title game trip after losing to Stafford and the Rams.
The future is very bright for Caleb Williams, and now he will hope that he doesn’t fall victim to the Madden cover curse.
Saints WR Chris Olave opens up amid contract rumblings
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is entering the fifth season of his NFL career, and he is hoping to get a nice contract in the near future.
While Olave is not holding out at the moment, the former Ohio State star is optimistic that a new deal will be done by the time training camp begins.
“I feel like we’re going to come down to that before training camp,” Olave said, via Jeff Nowak of Audacy WWL. “I hope we do, so we don’t affect the chemistry and stuff going into training camp, but I think it’s going to get done soon.”
Saints GM Mickey Loomis also said they hope to have something done sooner rather than later, but he also said, “We’re not there yet.”
Olave was selected 11th overall in 2022, and he has put together three 1,000-yard seasons in four years. In 2024, Olave dealt with injuries and concussions, forcing him to play just eight games, although he still had 32 catches for 400 yards and a score.
In 2025, Olave put up career-best numbers with 100 receptions on 156 targets, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns, all of which were career-highs.
Olave’s name came up in trade rumors prior to the 2025 season, although head coach Kellen Moore said not to worry about that.
Olave is currently playing the fifth year of his deal after the Saints exercised his option, but he is hoping to cash in big, especially after seeing the $141 million deal the Atlanta Falcons shelled out to Drake London.
Rams announce unique jersey offer following Myles Garrett trade
Any Los Angeles Rams fan who just purchased a Jared Verse jersey has a chance to exchange it.
After the Rams traded Verse for Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, the team announced that they are holding a free jersey exchange.
“If you bought a new Jared Verse jersey from the pop-up merch store at the Draft Block Party or at the Equipment Room since we launched our new uniforms in April 2026, you can exchange for another jersey of your choice for free,” per the official release.
On top of that, the Rams are offering a free exchange for any fan who bought a new Verse jersey within the past 90 days.
The Browns had been rumored to trade Garrett for quite some time, and the idea of landing Verse, who was the Rams’ first-round pick in 2024, was too good to pass up on top of the other picks in the deal.
Verse had become a key piece of the defense, so it was a tough pill to swallow for the Rams to move him.
Fans had high hopes for the young pass rusher, although landing Garrett is a big move towards their Super Bowl dreams.
.@JaredVerse1 has hit the field! pic.twitter.com/PZwn0O45A0
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 3, 2026
Both Garrett and Verse are already getting acclimated to their new teams after the blockbuster trade.
Jets cut kicker just one week after signing him
Younghoe Koo just continues to make his way around the NFL, and now his short time with the New York Jets has come to an end.
The Jets signed Koo on May 28, but the team announced on Wednesday that they have released Koo and signed veteran Jason Sanders.
The Jets are waiving K Younghoe Koo and signing K Jason Sanders, per source.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) June 3, 2026
Would expect it to be Sanders vs Cade York from here on out.
Koo began his career in 2017 with the Los Angeles Chargers, although he played just four games before being waived. Koo then signed with the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) league.
Koo then signed with the New England Patriots in October 2019 after the AAF ended, although he was released by New England not even two weeks later.
Koo then spent seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, and that is where things turned around for him. Koo played in 89 games with the Falcons, going 178-of-205 on field goal attempts and making the Pro Bowl in 2021.
Koo played just one game for Atlanta in 2025 before being released, and he played five games with the New York Giants. Unfortunately, he went viral after a botched kick where he missed the ball completely and hit the turf.
Not even three weeks later, the Giants moved on from Koo.
So, it has been quite the whirlwind for Koo lately, and he is now a free agent once again after signing a deal at the end of May.
Micah Parsons reveals firm injury return timeline after ACL surgery
The Green Bay Packers are going to have to begin the 2026 NFL season without superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons.
On Wednesday, Parsons spoke to reporters and announced that he still has four more months to go in his recovery while also mentioning that he underwent a meniscus procedure as well.
Five months into his ACL rehab, Micah Parsons said he has four more months to go, saying that they have a strict nine-month rule especially for players who had more than just the ACL tear, revealing that he also had a meniscus procedure.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) June 3, 2026
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said recently that Parsons “looks pretty good” as he is getting closer to a full return, so that is a positive sign for both sides.
Parsons said after tearing his ACL that this will be his “greatest test,” but so far, his recovery has appeared to be going well, with an early return in 2026 looking very likely.
Parsons also said on Wednesday that his goal has “always been playoffs,” so it makes sense that he makes sure not to rush the process and to be fully ready for a playoff push this season to help Green Bay.
Micah Parsons on return: "The goal for me is to complete the season. Not no relapse. And playoffs, pushing toward a championship. The goal isn't for me to go out there and re-hurt myself, trying to force myself to be back in the first few games. The goal has always been playoffs"
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) June 3, 2026
A four-month timeline would mean that Parsons is back sometime in October.
Padres move on from 2-time All-Star
The San Diego Padres are moving on from two-time All-Star slugger Nick Castellanos after just 59 games.
The Padres announced on Wednesday that Castellanos has been designated for assignment. Castellanos, the former Philadelphia Phillies star, hit just .191 with four home runs and 20 RBI in 39 games for the Padres.
We have designated 1B/OF Nick Castellanos for assignment and selected the contract of INF/OF Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso. Taylor will wear No. 0.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 3, 2026
Castellanos played with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds before spending four years with the Phillies. However, the Phillies released him before the 2026 season, and he signed a one-year contract with San Diego.
Castellanos has been just one part of a struggling Padres’ offense, and he platooned with Ramon Laureano and Gavin Sheets in the corner outfield spots while also experimenting at first base during spring training.
The corresponding move saw Samad Taylor join the big-league club. Taylor spent 2023 with the Kansas City Royals and the past two seasons with the Seattle Mariners before joining San Diego.
As for Castellanos, it will be interesting to see if any team takes a chance on the veteran slugger, especially since he struck out 34 times in 115 at-bats and didn’t show much promise on offense or defense in his brief stint in San Diego.
Cam Heyward trolls Browns after Myles Garrett trade
The blockbuster trade that sent Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams has sent quite a shockwave around the NFL.
This includes a strong reaction from Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward, who spent his entire NFL career battling against Garrett in the AFC North.
While discussing the Rams-Browns trade, Heyward admitted that Aaron Rodgers will be happy not to face Garrett while also firing a shot towards Cleveland.
“I think Aaron’s definitely happy to not have that guy in our division,” Heyward said, via Curt Popejoy of Steelers Wire. “I could care less. I like competing against talent. I don’t think anyone wants to be in Cleveland.”
Heyward has been with the Steelers since being selected 31st overall in 2011, and he has been a part of plenty of AFC North divisional showdowns with the Browns.
However, Heyward made it clear how he feels about the Browns with his latest comments.
As far as the Garrett trade goes, the writing had been on the wall for sometime regarding a deal that would sent the All-Pro pass rusher elsewhere for the first time in his career.
It sure seems like Garrett’s days of terrorizing the AFC North teams twice a year are done. The Rams’ 2029 pick they traded includes a clause that will make it a first if Garrett is dealt to another AFC North team.
Browns’ 2029 pick from Myles Garrett trade features an interesting wrinkle
The Cleveland Browns on Monday finally decided to trade superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett.
The Browns sent Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for a massive package, including 2024 first-round pick Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a third-round pick in 2029.
As it turns out, the 2029 third-round pick the Browns received has a very odd twist. According to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, that pick would become a first-round selection if the Rams trade Garrett to another AFC North team.
The condition on the #Browns 2029 3rd round pick? It becomes a 1st if the #Rams trade Myles Garrett into the #AFCNorth: pic.twitter.com/hFo84Nvo7D
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) June 3, 2026
That means that the chances of the Browns facing Garrett twice a year are very unlikely, unless the Rams end the experiment at some point and send him to the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals or Pittsburgh Steelers.
Conditional draft picks usually are tied to playing time or specific stats, but this one essentially includes a no-trade incentive for three teams. The Browns don’t want to end up facing Garrett.
Following the trade, Garrett penned a heartfelt letter to Cleveland, thanking the fans and the city for the first nine years of his NFL career.
Garrett was already in LA on Tuesday for his introductory press conference, and the star pass rusher revealed he will continue to wear No. 95 after Poona Ford switched numbers.
Joey Porter Jr. had a telling remark after Nick Herbig’s contract news
Joey Porter Jr. wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to show him the money, but they gave linebacker Nick Herbig the bag first.
Herbig and the Steelers agreed to a 4-year, $100 million contract extension that includes $42 million guaranteed.
Meanwhile, Porter is still waiting for the Steelers to shower him with the same financial love. Porter and Herbig were part of the same 2023 NFL Draft class, but it remains to be seen whether Pittsburgh will sign the defensive back to a new deal ahead of the 2026 season.
On Tuesday, Porter shared his thoughts on his situation amid Herbig’s new contract.
“I’m out here,” Porter said on Tuesday, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “I’m happy to be out here. I’m happy I’m with the guys on the plays. That’s all I really can ask for at this time right now. [I’ll] just keep doing that and keep teaching the young guys when I can.”
It is up to Pittsburgh to decide on Porter’s future with the team, and the former Penn State Nittany Lions star believes he deserves to get paid big.
“Definitely,” added Porter, who will turn 26 years old in July. “I feel like I’ve been an elite guy since I’ve been in this league, and I’m happy that I’m getting the respect that I feel like I’m owed.”
In his first three seasons in the NFL, Porter has recorded zero interceptions but has 31 passes defended, 1.0 sack and 165 combined tackles in 47 games (41 starts).
Why a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Trail Blazers is ‘unlikely’
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz is picking up a lot with the 2026 NBA Draft coming at the end of June.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat have reportedly been “in pursuit” of a potential trade for the Milwaukee Bucks star. However, there is one big reason why Antetokounmpo going to Portland is being called “unlikely.”
“The widely held belief that Antetokounmpo prefers to play in the East, and the level of chatter relating to those teams around the league. To that end, the Portland possibility, which has become such a focal point, is, per league sources, unlikely given Antetokounmpo’s preference to play in the East,” according to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
It was previously reported that Antetokounmpo wants to play for a title contender and prefers to stay in the Eastern Conference, so the Trail Blazers don’t meet either of those qualifications at the moment.
NBA insider Marc Stein previously reported that Antetokounmpo is most intrigued by the Heat and Boston Celtics, although the Bucks might settle for the best offer they can get.
On Tuesday, insider Jake Fischer said five teams appear to be out of the running for Antetokounmpo, although he didn’t mention either one of the Heat or the Trail Blazers.
In a vacuum, the Trail Blazers’ landing Antetokounmpo always felt like a long shot for several reasons, although so much can change in the next few weeks.
David Njoku had a strong reaction to Myles Garrett’s farewell message
It will take some time for fans to get used to seeing Myles Garrett in a Los Angeles Rams uniform.
One of Garrett’s former teammates with the Cleveland Browns, tight end David Njoku, also can’t believe how much time had passed before the stunning trade that brought the superstar defensive end to the Rams.
“9 years!!!!!! Love u my boy see u on this side,” Njoku commented on Garrett’s emotional farewell message to Cleveland, via Instagram, on Monday.
Those nine years also represent how long Garrett and Njoku were teammates in Cleveland. They were both taken by the Browns in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett was the first pick overall of that class, while Njoku was the 29th pick.
Over the years, Garrett and Njoku experienced the lows of being with the Browns, who made the NFL playoffs just twice during their tenure in Cleveland.
Now, they are on their separate ways, each looking to enjoy the kind of success they never had with the Browns.
Njoku signed a 1-year, $8 million contract with the Chargers, who, interestingly, share the same stadium as Garrett’s new team, as both Los Angeles franchises call SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., home.
Former NFL QB is set to become an agent
Nathan Peterman spent almost a decade in the NFL while playing for multiple teams, and it seems he isn’t ready to walk away from the game of football.
Peterman is making the transition to become an agent with Range Sports, and he will work under NFLPA representative Kyle Strongin, according to a report from Irving Mejia-Hilario of Sports Business Journal.
Peterman will focus on “talent identification and recruiting, NIL representation and, pending certification, NFL player representation,” per Mejia-Hilario.
Peterman was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In 2018, he won the starting job before being benched in favor of Josh Allen.
Peterman started two games in 2017 and two games in 2018 before Allen took over. Peterman then spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bears before spending time on three different practice squads in 2024. He was known for some of his terrible outings at quarterback.
The New York Jets brought Peterman in for a workout before the 2025 NFL season, although no deal came to light.
Now, as Peterman begins his new journey, he is hoping his experience in the league will help him relate to players.
“I got to live through what I’m now getting tested on in the CBA,” Peterman said. “Being up and down on a roster, being put on IR, negotiating contracts. I hope I can help a younger person that’s on a similar journey.”
Range Sports represents NFL stars such as San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo.
Matt LaFleur reacts to Micah Parsons’ current condition
Micah Parsons has yet to practice in the offseason, but the recovering Green Bay Packers star pass rusher is trending in the right direction.
On Tuesday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an encouraging observation of the five-time Pro Bowler.
“From my eyes, he looks pretty good,” LaFleur said, via Ryan Wood of USA Today.
Parsons is still recovering from a torn ACL he sustained in a Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos in the 2025 season.
When he was healthy, Parsons was as devastating as ever on defense in his first year with Green Bay, recording 12.5 sacks and 27 quarterback hits with 41 combined tackles in 14 games. It was his fourth season in a row with at least 12.0 sacks.
There is no certainty at the moment that the former Penn State Nittany Lions star will be back in action by Week 1 of the 2026 season, but Green Bay is at least seeing encouraging signs regarding Parsons’ status.
Months after suffering the serious lower-body injury, Parsons continues his recovery, hoping not to miss several games in the upcoming season.
Green Bay will open its 2026 campaign on Sep. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
