Micah Parsons continues ACL rehab, will miss upcoming game against Cowboys

Micah Parsons will not participate in the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues his rehabilitation from a torn ACL. Packers coach Matt LaFleur stated that Parsons is not yet ready to practice, despite being out of the four-week window for players on the physically unable to perform list. LaFleur noted that Parsons is getting closer to returning but has not yet received medical clearance. "There’s a lot of testing that goes on before he gets medically cleared to get out there," LaFleur said, according to ESPN. He added that it is important to ensure Parsons' body is in sync before he returns to play. General manager Brian Gutekunst had previously expressed hope for Parsons' return by Week 6, but LaFleur indicated that the situation remains unchanged. Parsons has been sidelined since December 14, 2025, when he suffered the injury during a game against the Denver Broncos. He underwent surgery later that month, which interrupted a successful first season with the Packers, where he recorded 12.5 sacks, 41 tackles, 27 quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles, earning a Pro Bowl selection and a first-team All-Pro nod.