Packers HC Matt LaFleur’s latest Micah Parsons ‘hope’ will have fans encouraged
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons has yet to make his 2026-27 season debut , as he continues to work his way back from a major left knee injury. However, his return is approaching, and Matt LaFleur’s latest comments should at least make the fanbase feel a little encouraged. When asked if the 27-year-old edge rusher could return to […] The post Packers HC Matt LaFleur’s latest Micah…
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed his hope that edge rusher Micah Parsons could return to practice as early as next week following a major left knee injury. Parsons, who has not yet returned to practice, is expected to make his long-awaited return to the field if his progress remains positive. The Packers star is set to miss the Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers, with the earliest return likely to be in Week 9 against the New England Patriots.
Parsons, a three-time First-Team All-Pro, played 14 games last season, recording 41 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. The Packers will continue to rely on backups Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell in the outside linebacker spots until Parsons returns, with Parsons likely to take over the starting role upon his return.
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