Packers poised to open season without Josh Jacobs, Micah Parsons

Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges tied to a May arrest.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

The Packers currently are set to open the season without Micah Parsons, who continues to recover from his torn ACL, and Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Josh Jacobs is under NFL investigation as Green Bay prepares for its opener. Micah Parsons continues to recover from a torn ACL.

Why it matters: Jacobs' expected absence would force Green Bay to redistribute its early-season carries. Parsons' recovery leaves the defense without its premier pass rusher over the same opening stretch.

By the numbers: Parsons has ruled out Weeks 1-5 and is targeting Week 6.

What to watch: Watch for the NFL's determination on Jacobs and whether Parsons remains on track for Week 6.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-30T18:39:05.085419+00:00

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