After topping Myles Garrett’s salary, Micah Parsons leads undefeated Packers into crucial clash against Browns

Micah Parsons promised Myles Garrett he wouldn’t just match his $40-million-a-year deal — he would crush it. True to his word, the star pass rusher signed a four-year, $188 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, averaging $47 million annually after being traded from Dallas.

Now, the football world gets an electrifying showdown: Garrett’s Cleveland Browns hosting Parsons’ unbeaten Packers this Sunday.

Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett headline a clash of elite pass rushers

When news of Parsons’ record-breaking deal broke, Garrett admitted his reaction was instant: “Holy (expletive), he did it!” The Browns’ defensive anchor said he respected Parsons for both his play and his persistence. “I’m just glad to see him get what he’s earned and he’s worth every dollar.

He’s shown that.”

Their paths to this point couldn’t be more different. Garrett had earlier forced a standoff with Cleveland before mending ties, while Parsons left Dallas after what he described as a lack of respect from ownership during contract talks. Both, however, have emerged as the faces of modern defense — players who can change games on a single snap.Their bond strengthened this offseason while training together.

Parsons praised Garrett’s mentorship, admitting, “If you argued Myles is better, I wouldn’t hesitate to probably say you’re right.” That humility, mixed with their fierce competitiveness, sets the stage for a duel that promises fireworks.

Packers, Browns, and the stakes beyond the paycheck

On the field, Garrett already has 3.5 sacks this season, tied for the league lead, while Parsons, despite a snap limit, has tallied 1.5 sacks and 11 pressures. Garrett, with 106 career sacks, sits on the cusp of breaking Reggie White’s pre-30 record.

Parsons, younger but equally relentless, is chasing fast with 54 sacks since entering the league in 2021.The Packers are looking to extend their unbeaten run, while the Browns seek to avoid their first 0-3 start in nearly a decade. For both stars, the stakes go beyond contracts or friendship. As Garrett put it: “That’s my brother on the other side of the field… but that’s who I want to beat any time I step on the field.”This Sunday, respect turns into rivalry — and the NFL gets a matchup worthy of prime time.Also Read: Controversial Josh Allen kneeldown sparks Dolphins–NFL discussions, Mike McDaniel believes ball was fumbled