Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons remains on the physically unable to perform list as he recovers from ACL and meniscus surgery.

Updated on: Sep 25, 2026, 06:54:25 IST

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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided the latest update on Sept. 17, saying Parsons could still be “a couple weeks” away from returning to practice.

Parsons has not played this season after tearing his ACL and damaging his meniscus in December 2025. He underwent reconstructive surgery on Dec. 29. The additional meniscus repair has extended his recovery beyond a standard ACL rehabilitation timeline.

When could Micah Parsons return?

Green Bay placed Parsons on the reserve/PUP list before the regular season. That designation required him to miss at least the first four games of the season.

Because he must sit out the first four games, Parsons cannot return before Week 5. Green Bay faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, making the Oct. 11 matchup against the Chicago Bears the earliest possible game for his return.

Parsons previously identified the Packers’ Week 6 game against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, on Oct. 18 as a realistic target. Speaking to CBS Sports in August, he said the Packers’ medical staff would determine whether he was ready but declined to guarantee that date.

Recovery timeline and Packers’ outlook

Parsons originally suffered the injury while pursuing Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix during a game in December 2025. The torn ACL, combined with meniscus damage, required reconstructive surgery and months of rehabilitation.

In June, Parsons said Green Bay expected him to follow a roughly nine-month recovery plan. At the time, he acknowledged he would likely miss several games but remained optimistic about returning during the first half of the season.

The five-time Pro Bowler made an immediate impact after joining Green Bay. He recorded 12.5 sacks, 41 tackles and 12 tackles for loss during his first season with the franchise. His absence has left a significant gap in the Packers’ pass rush.

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