NFL insider Tom Pelissero dropped a bombshell report Saturday: Green Bay Packers superstar Micah Parsons, even though he’s eligible to come off the PUP list in Week 5, simply isn’t ready to hit the field. That means no practice for him next week, full stop.
The Waiting Game Just Got Longer
Pelissero’s report stings even harder when you hear the real timeline. While there haven’t been any new setbacks in his recovery, it’s now possible that the five-time Pro Bowl selection won’t play in a game until November. November! That’s a long time to wait for a player of his caliber, especially when fans were undoubtedly hoping for him to be back on the field as soon as Week 5.
Recapping the Injury That Started It All
It all traces back to last December when Parsons went down with a torn ACL and meniscus damage in his left knee. He then underwent reconstructive ACL surgery on December 29. Recovering from that kind of major knee surgery is no joke, and it’s clear the team and Parsons himself are taking zero chances, ensuring he’s truly 100% before stepping back onto the gridiron.
So, where does this leave things? Packers fans are left waiting. The biggest thing to look forward to now is that November timeline for Parsons. Here’s hoping he gets back on that field sooner rather than later, because the league is always better when stars like him are playing at full throttle.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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