{
  "id": 11724618,
  "title": "Packers rumors: Micah Parsons still weeks away from return as Green Bay’s struggles continue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/packers-rumors-micah-parsons-still-weeks-away-from-return-as-green",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:37:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-rumors-micah-parsons-still-163736856.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Green Bay Packers face uncertainty as star defensive end Micah Parsons remains weeks away from returning from his torn ACL injury. NFL insider Tom Pelissero revealed on Saturday that Parsons has not encountered any setbacks in his rehabilitation but is not expected to practice next week, with a potential November return. The injury, sustained against the Denver Broncos in December, required surgery that addressed both his ACL and meniscus. The Packers, who began the season 1-2, now find themselves at a critical juncture. With Parsons sidelined, the team must look to rebound against the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. The Buccaneers, without their starting quarterback Baker Mayfield due to a dislocated thumb, present an opportunity for the Packers to turn things around. Notably absent from Green Bay's schedule are the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots, all of which could prove challenging without their star defensive player.",
  "summary": "The Green Bay Packers could remain without star defensive end Micah Parsons for several more weeks as they attempt to overcome a difficult start to the 2026 season. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday that Parsons has avoided setbacks during his rehabilitation from the torn ACL he suffered late last season. However, the four-time Pro Bowler […] The post Packers rumors: Micah Parsons still…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Green Bay Packers could make surprising Keisean Nixon decision after rough start to the season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/green-bay-packers-could-make-surprising-keisean-nixon-decision-after",
        "published": "2026-10-03T10:17:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}