Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons has publicly confirmed he has a foot fetish, following a report that surfaced online.
An unlinked interview, shared by the sports aggregator MLFootball, appears to quote Parsons stating, "I have a foot fetish." When questioned further about an attraction to toes, he reportedly responded with "YES."
Parsons later corroborated this admission on his personal social media account, quote-tweeting the MLFootball post with the caption "Facts ..." on Thursday. This public confirmation led to a range of responses from fans on social media platforms.
Some fans expressed surprise or discomfort with the public nature of the confession. Comments included sentiments like "we know too much about each other these days" and "Some s*** should stay private, man." One user directed a comment towards Parsons' former team, the Dallas Cowboys, stating, "I wish you had a fetish for bringing the Lombardi home to Dallas king."
Parsons is currently recovering from surgery on his ACL and meniscus. He is targeting a mid-October return to play. Parsons has indicated a focus on long-term career health, stating, "I think the goal has always just been not right now, but longevity with my career here." He added that the team supports a conservative approach to his return, citing research on ACL recovery outcomes, especially when combined with other surgical repairs.