Micah Parsons could miss Packers-Bears matchup in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons may not be available for the team's first game against the Chicago Bears on October 11, 2026. Parsons is recovering from an ACL injury and spoke recently about being five months post-surgery, indicating he likely won't practice until October. The Bears faced the Packers three times last season, winning both matchups without Parsons, who had seven quarterback pressures in their previous meeting prior to his injury. Coach Ben Johnson has stated that the team will focus on the game regardless of Parsons' status.
- •Parsons recovering from ACL surgery with meniscus procedure
- •He may return to practice by October
- •Bears won both games against Packers without Parsons last season
- •First meeting between Bears and Packers is in Week 5
- •Packers emphasize focus on available players despite Parsons' situation
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Bears May Avoid Playing Micah Parsons in First Matchup With Packers
"A grueling ACL recovery timeline could force Packers' edge rusher Micah Parsons to miss the first meeting in the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears.
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