Micah Parsons is making headlines after being traded to the Green Bay Packers. As part of this transition, he announced during his introductory press conference that he would wear the number 1, a jersey number that has not been used by any Packers player since 1926. This marks a significant change, as the last player to sport that number was Packers founder Curly Lambeau.

Despite the number’s historical significance, Parsons revealed that he chose this jersey because the traditional No. 11 he wore with the Dallas Cowboys is currently held by Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed. It was noted that Reed had also wished to wear No. 1 when he was drafted in 2023 but was informed that it was not available.

Parsons’ choice to wear No. 1 signifies a deep respect for the history of the team and the influential players that came before him. With the Packers’ next game scheduled against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field, fans are eager to see Parsons with his new number on the field.