Micah Parsons tore his ACL last December, delivering a crushing blow to the Packers' playoff hopes last season and dampening their pass rush this season, as he has begun the year on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list.Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated the star pass rusher could return to practice as early as next week.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom."I'm saying there's a chance," LaFleur said when asked whether Parsons could begin practicing next week.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEMicah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after the Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27-13 at Lambeau Field on Sept.
7, 2025 in Green Bay, Wis.(John Fisher/Getty Images)The Packers acquired the 27-year-old from the Dallas Cowboys before last season in exchange for star defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, and Parsons appeared to justify the steep price.
In 14 games last season, Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks and 41 tackles.Despite appearing in only 14 games, he finished third in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting and was named to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro first team.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Micah Parsons of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders during at Lambeau Field on Sept.
11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.(Cooper Neill/Getty Images)The Packers are eager to get Parsons back on the field.
Despite their 4-3 record, Green Bay sits last in the uber-competitive NFC North, with every team in the division above .500.The Minnesota Vikings lead the division at 6-0, followed by the Chicago Bears at 5-2 and the Detroit Lions at 4-2.Parsons has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his five NFL seasons, and his return ...