Micah Parsons, the Packers’ defensive end, isn’t expected to practice this week, which means he’s officially out for Green Bay’s huge Sunday night clash against the Cowboys in Dallas for Week 6. This is a real blow, especially after all the hype around his return.
Parsons’ Optimism Hits a Wall as Timeline Slips
Remember over the summer when Parsons himself said this week, Week 6, was the “most optimistic” date for him to be back on the field after last season’s torn ACL? Well, Adam Schefter from ESPN just dropped the report that he’s not hitting that target. It’s a tough pill to swallow for fans who were clinging to that hope. A more recent report had already hinted that a November return was actually the more realistic timeframe, but you always want to believe in that best-case scenario.
Packers’ Push Continues, But Without Their Star
The good news for Green Bay is they’ve actually started to find their stride a bit, winning their last two games to get to a 3-2 record. That’s solid, and getting Parsons back would’ve been an absolute jolt for their postseason push, a “shot in the arm” as the report puts it. Schefter’s update did offer a sliver of continued hope, though: the Packers are still banking on Parsons making a return before the end of this month. For now, they’ll have to keep pushing without their defensive game-wrecker.
It’s clear that missing Parsons for this Week 6 matchup against the Cowboys is a big deal for Green Bay’s season. The wait continues, and all eyes will be on those late October updates to see if he can finally get back out there.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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