As the Green Bay Packers prepare for the offseason, the absence of Micah Parsons has been a significant concern. Parsons has been out with an ACL injury since the team's Week 15 game against the Denver Broncos in December last year. With the team set to enter OTAs and training camps, Packers coach Matt LaFleur revealed that Parsons will enter the training camp on the PUP list. However, NFL Insider Adam Schefter provided a devastating update on Micah Parsons, stating that he will likely miss the first few weeks of games for the Packers.
Last season, the Packers made a strong start, winning nine of their first 14 games. However, they lost four consecutive games after Micah Parsons went out in Week 14, including the Wild Card round loss to the Eagles. The news is a blow to Packers fans who were pinning their hopes on a strong start to the upcoming season with Parsons' return.
According to Schefter, Parsons suffered the injury over five months ago and will likely not be ready for the start of the season. LaFleur confirmed that Parsons' recovery is still in progress, but he will not be able to participate in OTAs and training camps. The exact timeline for Parsons' return remains unclear, but it appears unlikely that he will be back for the start of the season.