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Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
41
SACKS
12.5
INT
0
FF
2
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Parsons entered training camp patiently waiting for Jerry Jones to finally sit down and hammer out a massive contract extension, but there's some question that he'll be on the field Week 1 considering he has yet to practice and the two sides haven't made inroads on negotiations. The 26-year-old is arguably the most dangerous quarterback hunter in the league, recording at least 12.0 sacks in all four of his NFL seasons. Parsons will face a bit of a headwind from his new scheme, as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus hasn't generally overseen dominant pass rushes, but Parsons' elite athleticism and talent are more than enough for him to make an impact in any defense. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $186 million contract with the Packers in August of 2025.
Expected recovery of nine months
Parsons underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee Monday and is facing a ninth-month recovery period, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Rapoport relays that Parsons sustained a clear tear of the ACL in his left knee and that there was no other ligament damage, which will help with the All-Pro pass rusher's time to recovery. The timeline means Parsons likely will miss the opening portion of next season and is a candidate to start it on injured reserve. He sustained the injury Week 15 against the Broncos and finished his first regular season with the Packers with 41 tackles (19 solo), including 12.5 sacks, one pass defense and two forced fumbles across 14 games.
Rapoport relays that Parsons sustained a clear tear of the ACL in his left knee and that there was no other ligament damage, which will help with the All-Pro pass rusher's time to recovery. The timeline means Parsons likely will miss the opening portion of next season and is a candidate to start it on injured reserve. He sustained the injury Week 15 against the Broncos and finished his first regular season with the Packers with 41 tackles (19 solo), including 12.5 sacks, one pass defense and two forced fumbles across 14 games.
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Measurables Review
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How do Micah Parsons' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
250 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secShuttle Time
4.40 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
31.50 in
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Parsons set a new career high with 14.0 sacks last year, but he's been arguably the most consistent pass rusher in the NFL since being drafted 12th overall in 2021, producing 13.0 sacks as a rookie and 13.5 in 2022. Former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn lined him up all over the field looking for mismatches, but it's not yet clear how new DC Mike Zimmer plans to deploy Parsons, or whether the scheme change will have an impact on his numbers. The 25-year-old edge rusher's elite athleticism should allow him to thrive no matter how he's used, however.
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Goes under knife
Parsons (knee) announced via his personal social media account Monday that he is undergoing surgery to repair his torn left ACL, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Officially placed on IR
The Packers placed Parsons (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Torn ACL confirmed
Parsons (knee) has been confirmed to have suffered a torn left ACL after undergoing an MRI on Monday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
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Torn ACL feared
The Packers' initial belief is that Parsons sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Exits after non-contact knee injury
Parsons is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a left knee injury.
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Not upset ahead of return to Dallas
Parsons said Wednesday he isn't bothered about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' announcement that he won't be airing a tribute video to honor the recently traded edge rusher during Sunday night's game against Green Bay, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Parsons stated he didn't consider the decision disrespectful and added that he hoped he could receive his tribute in the form of a win. Parsons has quickly taken to his new Packers digs since being traded shortly before the start of the regular season, tying for first in the NFL with 14 quarterback pressures and adding 1.5 sacks through the first three games of the season.
Parsons stated he didn't consider the decision disrespectful and added that he hoped he could receive his tribute in the form of a win. Parsons has quickly taken to his new Packers digs since being traded shortly before the start of the regular season, tying for first in the NFL with 14 quarterback pressures and adding 1.5 sacks through the first three games of the season.