Wow! What does GB do if Parsons cannot suit up or if he suits up and plays 15-20-25 plays, lots of assets paid for a "PT" player. The total cost to GB for getting this guy is well above the contract he signed for when you include 2 1sts and Gary. Back issues for any lineman should be serious concern especially the 4th-5th thoracic spine issues affect upper chest, arms and stomach and could lead to additional issues. The T4 may involve pain in the upper back and results from "bending, arching, lifting, twisting movements"-- well good thing a DE does not have to do any of those movements .... oops, wrong! Can result in tingling numbness, etc. Further discomfort and pain in lower back radiates to hips, buttocks, and legs due to nerve compression and irritation.
Well guess an injection will help but this sounds like a long term issue and not one that will resolve with playing pro football. Have to believe the Pack decided they would take the plunge even if it costs them well over a hundred million $$$$ plus other assets and could end up resulting in a guy who is very limited long term. Hope I am wrong, but.....