Micah Parsons is closing in on his next step back toward the field, and the Packers may not have to wait much longer to see him back at practice.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Parsons is “expected to return to practice next week,” which would mark a significant turn after a long stretch on the sideline. Rapoport made clear that while the short week ruled him out for this one, the signs are trending in the right direction for Green Bay.
From @NFLGameDay Kickoff: The #Packers expect Micah Parsons back at practice next week, plus more on the #Bears trading for Jeffrey Simmons. pic.twitter.com/DenkepLEcH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2026
“Well, the best news for the Green Bay Packers is that Micah Parsons is expected to return to practice next week. Obviously, the short week was not able to do it this week. Next week, he should be on the practice field if all goes well, and that is an excellent, excellent thing for the Green Bay Packers,” Rapoport said.
He also stressed that the team is not rushing anything with Parsons, describing the process as deliberately careful.
“The other part of this thing, they have been cautious,” Rapoport continued. “This is one of the most conservative medical steps in the NFL.
I expect caution as far as when he is actually on the playing field. They want to make sure that everything around his knee is as strong as possible.
They are taking their time, but his return is coming.”
Parsons has not played at all this season after tearing his ACL in Week 15 last year against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 14, 2025. The anticipation around his comeback has built over time, and Packers head coach Matt LaFleur added to that momentum on Tuesday when he answered, “I hope so,” after being asked whether the star would practice next week.
For now, Parsons’ return to practice is still the next checkpoint, and the exact date of his return to game action remains unclear.
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