Micah Parsons unlikely to return for Packers-Cowboys game this Sunday night
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Micah Parsons is not expected to return to action in the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. The All-Pro pass rusher has been sidelined since a torn ACL injury sustained in Week 15 of the previous season. Despite initial optimism about a potential return this week, reports indicate the Packers do not anticipate Parsons practicing before the game. Uncertainty remains regarding his comeback, although there is hope for his debut later in October.
- •Parsons was injured in Week 15 last season.
- •Initial plans indicated a possible return by Week 6.
- •Current reports suggest Parsons will not practice this week.
- •The Packers face the Cowboys on Sunday night.
- •There is hope for Parsons' return later in October.
- 7:28 PMESPN — Sources: Packers not anticipating Parsons' return for game vs. Cowboys
- 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Parsons reportedly not expected to return from ACL tear for Packers-Cowboys game Sunday night
"The Packers are not anticipating that star pass rusher Micah Parsons will return to practice this week as Green Bay prepares for Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"Sunday night's clash against his former Cowboys had been circled as a potential return date for Parsons from his torn ACL.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 12, 2026, 7:28 PMSources: Packers not anticipating Parsons' return for game vs. Cowboys
The Packers are not anticipating that star pass rusher Micah Parsons will return to practice this week as Green Bay prepares for Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:59 PMMicah Parsons reportedly not expected to return from ACL tear for Packers-Cowboys game Sunday night
Sunday night's clash against his former Cowboys had been circled as a potential return date for Parsons from his torn ACL.
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