Micah Parsons will not return until at least October
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Key Points:
- Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons will miss the start of the regular season due to a torn ACL suffered in December, with a recovery timeline of at least nine months.
- Parsons underwent surgery on December 29 and also had a meniscus clean-up procedure, reinforcing the need for a cautious rehabilitation period based on medical research and data.
- The earliest potential return could be around Week 4 in late September, but Weeks 5 to 7 are considered more realistic for Parsons to come back effectively.
- Parsons emphasized prioritizing a full and effective recovery over a rushed return, aiming to complete the season and help the Packers reach the playoffs.
- Given the recovery timeline, Parsons is expected to begin training camp and the regular season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, after recording 12.5 sacks and significant defensive stats in 14 games last season.