Packers' Micah Parsons Offers More Conservative Update Regarding His Potential Return
- On Wednesday, Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons updated reporters on his ACL recovery, confirming he is targeting an October return to the field following December surgery.
- Parsons tore his ACL against the Denver Broncos on December 14, an injury that forced the Packers to finish the 2025 season without their edge rusher.
- Adhering to a "nine-month rule," Parsons revealed he also had a meniscus procedure, preventing practice clearance until that benchmark is reached.
- Placement on the season-opening Physically Unable to Perform list would sideline Parsons through at least Week 4, potentially delaying his debut until Week 5 against the Chicago Bears.
- Prioritizing full recovery over rushed return, Parsons emphasized the goal is playoff availability, stating "everyone wants me at 100" for a championship run.
52 Articles
52 Articles
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D24&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
Packers’ Micah Parsons likely won’t play before mid-October
Micah Parsons had hoped to rejoin the Green Bay Packers during the first month of the season, but the All-Pro edge rusher told reporters Wednesday that he's four months away from being cleared to practice. Parsons, 27, underwent ACL surgery Dec. 29 after a Dec. 14 season-ending injury against the Denver Broncos, and revealed Wednesday
Packers' Micah Parsons likely won't play before mid-October
Micah Parsons had hoped to rejoin the Green Bay Packers during the first month of the season, but the All-Pro edge rusher told reporters Wednesday that he's four months away from being cleared to practice.
Associated Press News
Packers' Micah Parsons offers more conservative update regarding his potential return
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons’ return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament figures to take place a little later than the All-Pro initially hoped.
Wisconsin State Journal
La Crosse TribuneWhy Micah Parsons and Packers are sticking to '9-month rule' before return to field
Five months after surgery, the star pass rusher has passed the halfway mark in his recovery. But despite being “extremely happy” with is progress, Parsons has a ways to go.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D60&w=128&q=75)
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
