Micah Parsons expected to miss first four games of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons will start the 2026 season on the physically unable to perform list. He is expected to miss at least the first four games due to a knee injury. Despite this, an ESPN prediction model projects Parsons to finish with 11.1 sacks, potentially ranking second in the NFL. Parsons is anticipated to significantly impact the league later in the season, especially for teams facing the Packers. He is projected to return by Week 6 if his recovery goes as planned.
- •Parsons starts 2026 season on PUP list.
- •Expected to miss at least four games due to injury.
- •ESPN projects him for 11.1 sacks even with limited games.
- •Return is anticipated by Week 6 if recovery is successful.
- •Impact on Packers' defense could affect future matchups.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons Receives Bold Prediction Before Packers-Vikings Game
"Despite missing early games due to injury, ESPN’s data model projects the Packers' elite pass rusher to dominate the sack leaderboards, creating a massive hurdle for Minnesota’s rivals.
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