Stephen A. Smith defends Micah Parsons amid Skip Bayless criticism

Stephen A. Smith has voiced his support for Micah Parsons following remarks from Skip Bayless about the Green Bay Packers linebacker’s recovery from an ACL tear. Bayless criticized Parsons for not returning quicker to the lineup, comparing him to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who also suffered an injury last season. Smith countered that Parsons should not be accused of lacking urgency in his rehabilitation process. Parsons is expected to begin practicing next week but is unlikely to play in any upcoming games. The timeline for his return remains uncertain as he continues to recover from serious injury.

• 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Never accuse him of that’ – Stephen A. Smith calls out Skip Bayless for ripping into Micah Parsons