Micah Parsons aims to return for Packers' Week 6 game against Cowboys
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Micah Parsons, the Packers edge rusher recovering from knee surgery, stated that a return for the Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is 'very realistic.' Parsons is approximately seven months post-surgery and has about 11 weeks to prepare before the game. Currently on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, he will miss at least the first four games of the season. He reiterated the importance of his recovery work and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute upon return.
- •Parsons suggests a Week 6 return is feasible if recovery continues well.
- •He suffered an ACL tear and meniscus damage in December 2025.
- •Currently, he is on the PUP list and will miss at least four games.
- •Parsons has been training and focusing on improving his movement.
- •The Packers face the Cowboys at Lambeau Field on October 18.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Could Micah Parsons makes his return against the Dallas Cowboys?
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They should be worried’ – Micah Parsons issues warning message in latest Packers injury update
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Micah Parsons eyeing Week 6 vs. Cowboys for return from ACL tear
- 9:50 PMESPN — Parsons: Playing vs. Cowboys in Week 6 'realistic'
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons says return by Week 6 vs. Cowboys is 'very realistic'
"Micah Parsons is hoping to make his return from injury in time for the Green Bay Packers’ Week Six clash against the Dallas Cowboys. The pass rusher’s 2025 season came to an end after tearing his ACL, but it was still a strong return on his opening year in Wisconsin.
"When will Micah Parsons return? The Packers edge rusher believes returning by Week 6 against the Cowboys is "very realistic" but a lot of work is ahead.
"Packers star Micah Parsons is recovering from an ACL tear and could return to face his former team in October.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:34 PMCould Micah Parsons makes his return against the Dallas Cowboys?
Packers star Micah Parsons is recovering from an ACL tear and could return to face his former team in October.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 11:30 AM‘They should be worried’ – Micah Parsons issues warning message in latest Packers injury update
Micah Parsons is hoping to make his return from injury in time for the Green Bay Packers’ Week Six clash against the Dallas Cowboys. The pass rusher’s 2025 season came to an end after tearing his ACL, but it was still a strong return on his opening year in Wisconsin.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:46 AMPackers’ Micah Parsons eyeing Week 6 vs. Cowboys for return from ACL tear
Packers star Micah Parsons is hoping to be back from his ACL tear by Week 6 against his old team, the Cowboys.
- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 9:50 PMParsons: Playing vs. Cowboys in Week 6 'realistic'
Micah Parsons likes his chances of playing in the Packers' Week 6 game against the Cowboys at Lambeau Field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:56 PMMicah Parsons says return by Week 6 vs. Cowboys is 'very realistic'
When will Micah Parsons return? The Packers edge rusher believes returning by Week 6 against the Cowboys is "very realistic" but a lot of work is ahead.
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