Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has confirmed that star pass rusher Micah Parsons will miss the upcoming games. He noted that Parsons is not yet ready to return to practice as he continues to recover from a torn ACL and meniscus damage sustained against the Denver Broncos last December.

While this timeline rules Parsons out for immediate matchups, a clearer picture of his recovery has emerged. A report shared on X by ESPN's Adam Schefter indicated that the Packers do not expect Parsons to return to practice this week as they prepare for the Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys. Insiders have mentioned that, although there is still uncertainty about his exact return date, the internal hope is that he will make his long-awaited comeback sometime this month.

Packers are not anticipating that their standout pass rusher Micah Parsons will return to practice this week as Green Bay prepares for Sunday night’s game vs. the Dallas Cowboys, per sources. There still is uncertainty about exactly when Parsons will return from his knee injury,… pic.twitter.com/Lng2iQFFwB

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2026

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This optimism is supported by visible progress in his rehabilitation. A post on X by Matt Schneidman pointed out: “We’re not allowed to film, but Micah Parsons is doing some fairly strenuous running on the side at practice, wearing some sort of wrap or brace on his left knee.” LaFleur mentioned that Parsons made progress last week but was still not ready to practice.

Although this remarkable talent isn't rushing back onto the field prematurely, his relentless work ethic has given the organization confidence that a significant defensive boost is on the horizon.