Micah Parsons is finally slated to return to practice this week, a move the Green Bay Packers have had as their “intention” according to head coach Matt LaFleur. But don’t expect him to suit up right away, because LaFleur is pumping the brakes hard on any immediate expectations for the star.
Back to Work, But With A Catch
The team had meetings and a walk-through on Monday, fresh off their win against the Panthers last Thursday night. Parsons was there, sure, but he wasn’t with the team. He was with trainers during that session, which explains why he hasn’t been officially designated to return yet. LaFleur emphasized that getting Parsons back is going to be a “process trying to get him back,” and while they’re “hopeful” he can get out there “sometime this week,” it’s all going to be “dependent upon the next couple of days.” Sounds like we’re all playing the waiting game on this one.
The Long Road Back to the Field
Even when Parsons does hit the practice field, the club isn’t planning on throwing him into game action immediately. The Packers fully intend to use a “good portion” of that 21-day window available to them to activate him off the physically unable to perform list. LaFleur made it crystal clear that the situation is “pretty fluid in terms of how he responds and just the progress he’s going to, hopefully, continue to make leading up to when he’s available.” And if you’re looking for a timeline, the coach’s gut feeling isn’t exactly encouraging for an instant impact: “If I had a bet on it, it’s going to be more toward the longer end than the sh[orter].” So, patience is definitely going to be key here.
It’s clear the team is taking a cautious, measured approach with Parsons. While his return to practice is a huge step forward, fans shouldn’t hold their breath for a Sunday appearance anytime soon. It’s all about how he responds in the coming weeks, and we’ll be watching to see how this “process” unfolds on the path back to the field.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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