Micah Parsons ranked No. 8 in NFL Top 100, updates recovery status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Micah Parsons, edge rusher for the Green Bay Packers, has been ranked No. 8 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list after a standout season in 2025. Parsons, who recorded 12.5 sacks and led the league in pressures, is currently recovering from surgery for an ACL and meniscus injury. His recovery is progressing well, with Parsons indicating the goal of returning by Week 6, though he emphasizes wanting to be fully healthy before making his comeback. The Packers are focused on ensuring Parsons' long-term health amid his rapid rise in league rankings.
- •Micah Parsons ranks No. 8 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.
- •He recorded 12.5 sacks and led the NFL in pressures in 2025.
- •Parsons discusses recovery on a podcast, noting good rehab progress.
- •He aims to return by Week 6 but stresses the importance of being fully fit.
- •The Packers face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Micah Parsons shares injury update, timeline for return
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Micah Parsons, ranked No. 8 on NFL Top 100, updates return timeline
"Micah Parsons, who came in at No. 8 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, provided more info on his return timeline.
"Packers linebacker Micah Parsons addressed the estimated Week 6 return timeline.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:59 PMPackers’ Micah Parsons shares injury update, timeline for return
Packers linebacker Micah Parsons addressed the estimated Week 6 return timeline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:22 PMPackers' Micah Parsons, ranked No. 8 on NFL Top 100, updates return timeline
Micah Parsons, who came in at No. 8 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, provided more info on his return timeline.
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