Micah Parsons won't be ready for the start of the 2026 season. He tore his left ACL on Dec 14, 2025 (with an additional meniscus procedure on Dec 29), and the Packers are sticking to a strict nine-month recovery plan — no early returns (from the [Micah Parsons page]).
Here's what to expect:
- PUP list to start the season — he'll miss at least the first 4 games.
- Targeting mid-October return — Week 5 vs. the Bears (Oct 11) is the earliest possible debut, though even then he could be limited.
- Patience-first mindset — Parsons has said "everything is about playoffs and winning football games deep in January." He's been running on an AlterG treadmill and making good progress, but the team won't rush him.
So in short: he'll miss roughly the first third of the regular season, but the Packers expect him back as a difference-maker down the stretch. If you're drafting for redraft, just know you're punting those early weeks.