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Micah Parsons praises Lukas Van Ness as Packers’ edge rusher steps up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Micah Parsons praises Lukas Van Ness as Packers’ edge rusher steps up

Summary

Micah Parsons endorsed the potential of Packers’ edge rusher Lukas Van Ness as he recovers from an ACL injury. Parsons emphasized that Van Ness could become a key player for the team if he stays healthy. The absence of Parsons has put pressure on younger pass rushers to maintain defensive effectiveness. As Parsons aims to return from the PUP list after the first month of the season, the Packers are counting on Van Ness to rise to the occasion in his absence.

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Status Watch

•Micah Parsons recovering from an ACL injury targets a return after Week 4.
•Parsons believes Lukas Van Ness can excel in his absence.
•Van Ness is expected to take on a larger role in the pass rush.
•Parsons previously contributed significantly against rivals last season.

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6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons sounds off with vote of confidence on Packers’ young pass rusher

What they're saying

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Micah Parsons may be the most valuable player across the Packers‘ roster. Parsons’ presence as palpable last season, from setting the tone with a dominant performance in Week 1, fueling an onslaught against the division rival Detroit Lions, throttling Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, or making the biggest plays in games that hung in [...]
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