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Packers await Micah Parsons' recovery timeline ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:31 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Packers await Micah Parsons' recovery timeline ahead of 2026 season

Summary

The Green Bay Packers are managing uncertainty regarding Micah Parsons' health as the 2026 NFL season approaches. After trading for Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys, he suffered a torn ACL, limiting him to 14 games and 12.5 sacks last season. A former NFL executive predicts Parsons could return by Week 12 against the Rams, emphasizing the need for the Packers to remain competitive until then. Other players are expected to fill the void left by Parsons, particularly Lukas Van Ness, following the trade of Rashan Gary to the Cowboys.

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Status Watch

•Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL during the 2025 season.
•He recorded 41 tackles and 12.5 sacks before the injury.
•The expectation is that he will miss at least half of the 2026 season.
•A former executive believes Parsons can return by Week 12.
•Lukas Van Ness is expected to take on a larger role in Parsons' absence.

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7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Get New Micah Parsons Injury Prediction From NFL Exec

What they're saying

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The Green Bay Packers have multiple question marks to answer ahead of the 2026 NFL season, but none of them are bigger than the one about superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons. Last offseason, the Packers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys to acquire Parsons. Unfortunately, after a strong start to the season, […] The post Packers Get New Micah Parsons Injury Prediction From NFL Exec appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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