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Packers' Micah Parsons Expected Back in Practice Next Week
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In Short: Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed hope that Micah Parsons could return to practice next week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed hope that Micah Parsons could return to practice next week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Parsons, who has been out since suffering a torn left ACL and meniscus last December, is currently on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
Once Parsons returns to practice, a 21-day window will open during which the Packers can either activate him to their 53-man roster or shut him down for the rest of the season.
Parsons, a three-time First Team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, was traded to the Packers from the Dallas Cowboys before the 2025 season.
LaFleur noted that the team has been patient with Parsons' recovery, acknowledging that he has been working hard to return.
The Packers have ruled out offensive linemen Sean Rhyan and Travis Glover for Thursday Night Football, causing another reshuffle to the starting five.
Parsons' next opportunity to return to the field for in-game action is a Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots on Nov. 6.
The Packers have been without their premier edge rusher since he suffered the season-ending knee injury late in the 2025 campaign.
LaFleur said, “The guy is working his butt off to be out there,” according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
Parsons acknowledged in June that the medical staff initially viewed nine months as the minimum benchmark for his return, placing a potential return to football activities around late September.
LaFleur added, “I sure hope so. We're still working through it,” when asked if Parsons would be available for Thursday Night Football.
What this adds
The Packers' official website reported that Parsons spent seven weeks on crutches to protect the repaired meniscus, slowing some portions of his rehabilitation compared with teammates recovering from ACL injuries.
What's confirmed
- Parsons is currently on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
- The Green Bay Packers expect superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to return to practice next week, according to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
What's still developing
- Looking ahead, the Packers visit the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov.
- Parsons is a three-time First Team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler who stands as one of the NFL's best defensive players this decade, and the Packers should be in the playoff race all year.
- One can safely guess the Packers would activate Parsons in short order.
- He amassed 12.5 sacks and 27 quarterback hits in 14 contests before suffering the aforementioned knee injuries in a game against the Denver Broncos.
- The Packers’ official website reported in August that he spent seven weeks on crutches because doctors needed to protect the repaired meniscus, slowing some portions of his rehabilitation compared with teammates recovering from ACL injuries.
- Parsons acknowledged that distinction during training camp.
- The Packers have consistently stressed patience with their star defender after Parsons underwent knee surgery in December.
- He is officially listed as questionable on the Packers' final injury report.
- "They are taking their time, but his return is coming."
- Thursday night's matchup against the Panthers will kick off at 8:15 p.m.
- Green Bay faces off against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 before taking their bye in Week 11.
- That benchmark has passed without Parsons returning to practice, but LaFleur’s latest comments float some optimism that progress is beginning to accelerate.