Micah Parsons on recovery: Focus on my performance, not my return date
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Packers defensive end Micah Parsons addressed questions regarding his recovery from last year's torn ACL, emphasizing the importance of his performance upon return rather than the timeline of his comeback. While he is not expected to start the regular season, Parsons believes a Week 6 return is realistic. He conveyed confidence that he will return as a disruptive force in the lineup, stating, "People should worry about how I'm gonna play when I get back." The Packers organization supports Parsons taking the time needed for a full recovery, prioritizing his long-term contributions over a few early games.
- •Micah Parsons recovering from torn ACL sustained last season.
- •Realistic return anticipated for Week 6 against the Cowboys.
- •Parsons prioritizes performance over the exact date of return.
- •The Packers support a cautious recovery process for Parsons.
- •Parsons aims to return as an impactful defensive player.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Micah Parsons unsure when he'll return from torn ACL in his left knee
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons: Don't worry about when I'm back, worry about how I'll be
"Green Bay's Micah Parsons doesn't know exactly when he will be cleared to play in an NFL game this season, but the All-Pro edge rusher is warning opponents to be ready for him to unleash the frustration that's built while he's been sidelined. Speaking with reporters for the first time since the Packers opened training camp last week, Parsons made his motivation very clear Tuesday. Parsons is on the physically unable to perform list as he works his way back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that ended his first season with the Packers.
"It remains unclear when Packers defensive end Micah Parsons will be back on the field, but he doesn't think anyone should be focused on the calendar when thinking about his return from last year's torn ACL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:40 PMPackers' Micah Parsons unsure when he'll return from torn ACL in his left knee
Green Bay's Micah Parsons doesn't know exactly when he will be cleared to play in an NFL game this season, but the All-Pro edge rusher is warning opponents to be ready for him to unleash the frustration that's built while he's been sidelined. Speaking with reporters for the first time since the Packers opened training camp last week, Parsons made his motivation very clear Tuesday. Parsons is on the physically unable to perform list as he works his way back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that ended his first season with the Packers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:58 PMMicah Parsons: Don't worry about when I'm back, worry about how I'll be
It remains unclear when Packers defensive end Micah Parsons will be back on the field, but he doesn't think anyone should be focused on the calendar when thinking about his return from last year's torn ACL.
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