Sports · American Football · 8 hrs ago
Micah Parsons returns to Packers practice after ACL injury
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons has returned to practice after tearing the ACL in his left knee last December.
The injury also involved a meniscus tear, and Parsons said his recovery kept him on crutches for nearly two months.
The Packers have opened a 21-day window in which he can practice before the team must activate him from injured reserve.
He has started with individual drills and expects to do more in practice next week, but has not named a game for his return.
Parsons says he will need time to regain his top form, and expects both standout plays and mistakes as he gets back into action.
His return could strengthen a Packers defense that had 12.5 sacks from him in 14 games last season.
The team must decide within the practice window whether to activate him, which ends around its Thanksgiving Eve game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Micah Parsons returned to Green Bay Packers practice on Wednesday as he works toward his first game of the 2026 season.
His 21-day practice window is open, but he has not set a date for his return to game action.
Parsons said he is not ready to play 50 or 60 snaps and does not expect to be at his All-Pro level immediately.
His recovery followed a torn ACL and repairs to the medial and lateral menisci, which left him non-weight-bearing for two months.
Reports identify Week 12 as a possible return, while one article says the Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve matchup could be the occasion.
- Who
- Micah Parsons, defensive end for the Green Bay Packers.
- What
- He returned to practice while recovering from a torn ACL and knee surgery.
- When
- He returned to practice on Wednesday, November 4, 2026; his game return date is not set.
- Where
- Green Bay Packers practice.
- Why
- He is working toward a return to game action after tearing his ACL and undergoing meniscus repairs.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Parsons tore his ACL during the Packers’ loss to the Denver Broncos.
Parsons returned to practice and his 21-day practice window opened.
Parsons said he expected to do more during workouts.
Reports identified this as a likely time for Parsons to make his 2026 debut.
- Practice return
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Activation window
- 21 days
- Injury
- Torn ACL and repairs to the medial and lateral menisci
- Time non-weight-bearing
- Two months
- Possible debut
- Week 12
- Snap expectation
- Not ready for 50 or 60 snaps
8 sources
Packers give Micah Parsons boost in return from ACL injury
Packers’ Micah Parsons Not Expecting Full Workload Upon Return
Micah Parsons details why knee recovery has taken so long, refuses to set timeline for Packers return
Micah Parsons expects "All-Pro" moments and "terrible" moments once he's back in games
Micah Parsons talks injury, recovery and timeline
‘A Long Time Coming’: Micah Parsons Returns to Packers Practice After ACL Tear
What people are saying
I just want it to be a surprise
I just want it to be a fulfilling moment for myself, the staff — just to enjoy that day and not put too much pressure on that day.
Am I going to be the All-Pro Micah, the person that I once was, this year? Probably not until later
Am I gonna go out there and play 50, 60 snaps, how I was doing before? Absolutely not. It’s just not realistic
Posts on X
One thing for sure, I promise myself this, and I will tell anyone that doesn’t believe or even my believers I’m gonna be great again! This marks one day this process ain’t over! 🦁
The first look at Micah Parsons on the practice field:
Packers HC Matt LaFleur said the team is planning for Micah Parsons to practice this week.