Packers coach provides updates on Cisse, Brooks, and Parsons injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addressed injuries from Week 4 in a press conference on October 5, 2026. Cornerback Brandon Cisse's neck injury is not expected to be long-term, and he is not in concussion protocol. Running back Chris Brooks is having his ankle evaluated, leaving his status uncertain. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is sidelined for the season with a ruptured Achilles, while edge defender Micah Parsons will not practice this week but is making progress toward returning. LaFleur did not provide updates on four other players currently on injured reserve or the physically unable to perform list.
- •Cisse's neck injury is not long-term; he is not in concussion protocol.
- •Brooks' ankle status is uncertain; elevation from practice squad possible.
- •Cooper out for the season with a ruptured Achilles.
- •Parsons will not practice this week, but is showing signs of recovery.
- •No updates on four other injured players were provided.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur gives injury updates on Brandon Cisse, Chris Brooks and Micah Parsons
"Cornerback Brandon Cisse’s neck injury is not expected to be long-term, and he is not in the concussion protocol
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