India, Sept. 4 -- Packers fans are suddenly concerned after it was revealed that recently acquired Micah Parsons is facing some injury issues and might miss the season-opener against the Detroit Lions. Head coach Matt LaFleur on Wednesday said that the star edge rusher plans to test his ailing back in preparation for taking the field Sunday.

Parsons was listed as a limited participant on the team's first injury report of the week Wednesday afternoon. "We'll see. He's doing everything in his power. He's rehabbing hard. We've got to get through a couple of practices to see how he responds, but certainly hopeful," LaFleur said.

The 26-year-old is battling a lower-back injury. Reports indicate he may need an epidural injection to manage spr...