What happened: Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons is expected to return to practice next week and make his 2026 season debut in November. The targeted return date is Thanksgiving Eve against the Los Angeles Rams, per Tom Pelissero. Parsons was placed on Reserve/PUP in August while recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus suffered last December.

Why it matters: Green Bay currently holds a 5-3 record and the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoff picture following a 27-19 win over Carolina. Regaining Parsons re-establishes the focal point of the Packers' pass rush for the second-half playoff push. His presence provides an immediate defensive upgrade against conference contenders as the postseason race tightens.

What to watch: Green Bay will open Parsons' practice window next week to assess his knee stability and conditioning in team drills. Team medical staff will monitor his progress ahead of the late-November showdown against Los Angeles.