Packers' defense faces challenges with Micah Parsons recovering from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are dealing with concerns regarding their defense as Micah Parsons recovers from a torn ACL sustained last season. Parsons, their leading sack artist with 12.5 sacks in 14 games, may miss a significant portion of the upcoming season. Analysts warn that without Parsons and limited reinforcements to the pass rush, the defense could struggle. The team’s recent draft included Dani Dennis-Sutton, but overall depth remains unproven. Expectations for a strong season hinge on the development of players like Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell as they prepare for the start of training camp.
- •Micah Parsons recovers from ACL surgery
- •Parsons led Packers with 12.5 sacks last season
- •Packers traded Rashan Gary, adding depth issues
- •Dani Dennis-Sutton was a fourth-round draft pick
- •Expectations rise for Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Analyst Believes Green Bay Packers’ Defense Could Be in ‘Big Trouble’
"Last year, when the Green Bay Packers sent two first-round picks plus Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark to the […]
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