Micah Parsons PUP List
Green Bay Packers Place Micah Parsons on PUP List, Ruling Him Out
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Week 5 is set for Oct. 11 at home against the Chicago Bears, with Week 6 following Oct. 18 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Parsons himself has said Week 6 is a 'very realistic return date' from his ACL injury, indicating optimism but a tight timeline.
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ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed the Packers placed Parsons on the Reserve/PUP list, rendering him ineligible for the first four games of the season.
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Parsons’ Week 6 timeline has also been described as the 'most optimistic' current target, though uncertainty remains about whether the window will hold.
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Parsons was acquired by Green Bay in a blockbuster 2025 trade, and his ACL tear last season has significantly impacted the team’s defensive plans this year.
The Green Bay Packers placed edge rusher Micah Parsons on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, sidelining him for at least the first four games of the season ESPN. Parsons, acquired in a blockbuster 2025 trade, is recovering from an ACL tear suffered last season. The move sets expectations for a potential return in Week 5 or 6, with Parsons himself calling Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys a "very realistic return date."
Packers Face Early-Season Defensive Void Without Parsons
The PUP placement means Parsons cannot play in Green Bay's first four games, starting with the season opener Heavy. The Packers will face the Chicago Bears in Week 5 on October 11 and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 on October 18. Parsons has indicated Week 6 is his most optimistic return window, though uncertainty remains about meeting that timeline CBS Sports.
Recovery Timeline Aligns With Team's Expectations
Green Bay signed off on the PUP placement as Parsons continues his comeback from the serious knee injury Yahoo Sports. The edge rusher's own assessment suggests he believes he can return within six weeks of the regular season's start. This aligns with medical guidance for ACL recovery timelines, though individual progress varies significantly.
Blockbuster Trade Now Delayed Impact on Defense
Parsons arrived in Green Bay as a centerpiece of the team's defensive rebuild. His four-game absence means other pass rushers must step up early Fox Sports. The Packers are betting on a late-season push once Parsons returns, hoping to integrate him into the defense before playoff games matter most.
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