Green Bay Packers GM gives massive update on Micah Parsons recovery

The NFL offseason has moved past the scouting combine and the draft and now approaches minicamps. Teams will soon transition into the preseason and training camp.

Before training camp begins, several teams continue to manage injuries to star players and key contributors. The Green Bay Packers, in particular, are closely monitoring the status of a major 2025 trade acquisition.

Star EDGE defender Micah Parsons has been working his way back from a torn ACL suffered in 2025. On Tuesday, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst provided a significant update on Parsons’ recovery.

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According to reports, Parsons is on track to be available early in the 2026 season.

“Micah’s such a—he’s a little bit of a freak. I think some of that has taken over, and he’s doing really well,” Gutekunst said. His comments suggest Parsons is progressing at an impressive pace and could return sooner rather than later.

The downside is that Parsons may not be available for training camp or the preseason. That absence comes with both pros and cons.

However, a player of Parsons’ caliber does not necessarily need extensive preseason reps. The greater concern will be ensuring he regains full football conditioning as he completes his recovery.

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There is little reason to doubt Parsons will be ready to make an immediate impact. The Packers appear confident in that outcome.