Micah Parsons to open 2026 season on PUP list, targets mid-October Packers return

Packers' pass rusher sidelined until at least mid-October.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read

#Packers star Micah Parsons makes clear that he'll begin the 2026 season on the PUP list, offering a target of mid-Octob Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Packers star Micah Parsons said he will begin the 2026 season on the physically unable to perform list as he recovers from a torn ACL and a torn meniscus. He pointed to mid-October as a target to get back on the field, framing the cautious approach as protecting a long career with no shortcuts.

Why it matters: The timeline keeps Green Bay's premier pass rusher off the field for the opening stretch of the season. Parsons, who recently detailed the meniscus procedure, is adhering to a strict nine-month recovery rule, leaving the Packers' reshaped defense to start the year without him.

By the numbers: Parsons is roughly five months into his ACL rehabilitation with about four months remaining under a strict nine-month protocol. He has also been learning Green Bay's new defensive scheme while continuing to rehab.

What to watch: Watch for the Packers to formalize the PUP designation when training camp opens and for updates on whether the mid-October target holds.

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@RapSheet 2026-06-03T22:53:40.645029+00:00

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