Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons won't return to practice this week
Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons hasn't been cleared and won't practice as Green Bay prepares to play the Buccaneers in Week 4.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is unable to practice this week despite being eligible to join the team's practice squad. Coach Matt LaFleur announced Monday that Parsons, who suffered a torn ACL and meniscus damage in December, has not received clearance from the medical staff to begin practice. LaFleur emphasized that Parsons is not experiencing any setbacks but still requires clearance before he can return to practice.
The Packers have a strict nine-month policy for players recovering from knee injuries like Parsons', which leaves his return window rapidly approaching. While new rules for the 2026 season permit PUP-listed players to start practicing in the first two weeks of the season, the Packers did not implement this exception last week while preparing for their Thursday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons.
As a result, Parsons' first official practice is expected to be next Wednesday. Although Parsons could technically be cleared to return to play in Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, he will need time to acclimate to practice before making his debut in a game. The Packers will face the Buccaneers, Bears, and Dallas Cowboys over the next three weeks. Parsons, a four-time All-Pro, amassed 12.5 sacks during his rookie season with the Packers in 2025.
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