Micah Parsons Sounds Off on Super Bowl LX Matchup, Reveals Near-Miss With Eagles
Micah Parsons isn’t shy about speaking his mind-especially when it comes to the state of the NFL. And on the latest episode of The Edge podcast, the All-Pro linebacker made waves once again, this time by throwing some shade at the upcoming Super Bowl LX matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Parsons, now with the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade from Dallas, was joined by Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown for a candid conversation that veered into Super Bowl territory. When a fan poll came up about which five teams are most likely to contend next year, Parsons didn’t hold back.
“Y’all can say I’m a hater,” he said. “This ain’t what the Super Bowl is supposed to look like.”
That jab was clearly aimed at both the Patriots and Seahawks-two teams few expected to be on football’s biggest stage this season. But here they are, defying expectations and rewriting their narratives.
Patriots and Seahawks: The Road to Redemption
The Patriots’ journey back to relevance has been nothing short of remarkable. Just last season, they were bottom-dwellers in the AFC East with a 4-13 record.
Fast forward to this year, and under new head coach Mike Vrabel, they’ve clawed their way to their first AFC title since the Tom Brady era. It’s been a gritty, defense-first resurgence that’s brought playoff football back to Foxborough in a big way.
On the NFC side, the Seahawks have their own comeback story. After missing the playoffs entirely in 2024, Seattle turned things around behind quarterback Sam Darnold, who’s found new life in the Pacific Northwest. With Darnold under center, the Seahawks surged to the top of the conference and claimed the NFC crown as the No. 1 seed.
Both teams have earned their shot, but Parsons clearly isn’t buying the idea that this is the Super Bowl matchup fans were hoping for.
A New Chapter in Green Bay
Parsons himself is no stranger to high-stakes drama. After four dominant seasons in Dallas, the linebacker’s time with the Cowboys came to an end following failed contract negotiations. The Packers swooped in, landing Parsons with a massive four-year, $188 million deal that instantly reshaped their defense.
In his first year in Green Bay, Parsons didn’t disappoint. He racked up 41 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, and 12 tackles for loss-numbers that remind everyone why he’s a perennial Pro Bowler. The Packers made the playoffs but fell short in a wild-card thriller against the Bears, losing 31-27.
Still, Parsons’ impact on the field was undeniable. And off the field? He’s just getting started.
Almost an Eagle?
In a revealing moment on his podcast, Parsons shared that Green Bay wasn’t the only team in the mix for his services. According to him, he came very close to joining the Eagles-something that would’ve sent shockwaves through the NFC East.
“It was very close,” Parsons said. “And I was really about to come, but there was one person that I had to play with-if he was gone, I did not want to be there. And that was Jalen Carter.”
The Eagles were reportedly looking to pair Parsons with a dominant interior lineman and had floated a deal involving him and draft picks. But for Parsons, it was Carter or bust.
“They wanted a D-tackle and they wanted to trade me plus some picks. I don't really care about the picks-but I'm coming to play next to J.C., you feel me?”
Ultimately, the Eagles went in another direction, acquiring edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Dolphins. They wrapped up the regular season with an 11-6 record before falling to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
No Filter, No Apologies
Parsons’ comments may ruffle feathers, but they also speak to the kind of competitor he is. He’s not just watching the Super Bowl-he’s measuring who belongs there and who doesn’t. And he’s clearly not afraid to call it how he sees it.
Whether you agree with him or not, one thing is clear: Micah Parsons is always going to bring the fire-on the field and behind the mic.