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Micah Parsons endorses Lukas Van Ness as Packers' next breakout star

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Micah Parsons endorses Lukas Van Ness as Packers' next breakout star

Summary

Micah Parsons, newly acquired by the Green Bay Packers, highlighted teammate Lukas Van Ness as a candidate for a breakout season. Parsons, recovering from a torn ACL, praised Van Ness for flying under the radar and expressed confidence that he could become a fan favorite if he stays healthy. Van Ness has made notable contributions in his first three seasons, tallying 84 tackles and 8.5 sacks since being drafted 13th overall in 2023. With Parsons sidelined until at least mid-October, attention shifts to how Van Ness will perform in the season ahead.

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•Parsons suffered a torn ACL in December 2025.
•Van Ness has recorded 84 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his career.
•Parsons believes Van Ness could become a fan favorite.
•Van Ness was drafted 13th overall in 2023.
•Parsons expects to return by mid-October.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons sends clear message about Green Bay Packers’ next breakout star

What they're saying

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The Green Bay Packers made a major splash by acquiring Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the 2025 season, a move that was expected to strengthen their chances of competing atop the NFC North. Those plans took a significant hit late in the year when Parsons suffered a torn ACL in December, ending [...]
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