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Analyst suggests Jadeveon Clowney as Packers' solution during Parsons' recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Analyst suggests Jadeveon Clowney as Packers' solution during Parsons' recovery

Summary

As Micah Parsons recovers from an ACL injury sustained in December, ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz advocates for the Green Bay Packers to sign free agent Jadeveon Clowney. Parsons, currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list, is expected to miss at least the first four games of the season. The Packers' defense is in need of reinforcements with new coordinator Jonathan Gannon trying to fill the void left by Parsons. Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowler, could contribute significantly with his past performance, including 8.5 sacks for Dallas last season despite limited snaps. His signing would provide immediate help until Parsons returns to the field, which could be in mid-October.

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Status Watch

•Micah Parsons recovering from a torn ACL, likely missing early games.
•Jadeveon Clowney could fill the gap in the Packers' defense.
•Clowney recorded 8.5 sacks for Dallas in 2025.
•Parsons may return by mid-October after ACL rehab.
•Packers lost their final five games in 2025 season.

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Analyst Floats 3-Time Pro Bowler As Solution For Packers Amid Micah Parsons’ Injury Rehab

What they're saying

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The Green Bay Packers made arguably the most aggressive move of the 2025 offseason when they traded two first-round picks and defensive lineman Kenny Clark to Dallas for Micah Parsons in late August. Parsons immediately validated the investment, as he recorded 12.
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