The Green Bay Packers are still without their defensive end Micah Parsons, who’s been recovering from a torn left ACL and meniscus damage he suffered way back last December. On Tuesday, September 22, the Packers made a call that basically slammed the brakes on anyone hoping to see Parsons back on the field soon, revealing he won’t be hitting practice any time in the immediate future. This isn’t the kind of news you want when you’re looking for that defensive anchor.
No Practice Window Open Means Longer Wait for Parsons
So, what’s the deal? The Packers are getting ready to face the Atlanta Falcons on “Thursday Night Football” for Week 3, and here’s the kicker: they opted *not* to put Parsons on the injury report for Week 3. What that actually means is they haven’t even opened his return-to-practice window yet. According to Packers cap analyst Ken Ingalls, who dropped the news on Tuesday, September 22, Parsons was the most talked-about player from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list who might return after Week 2. But nope, “it’s a no-go.” This decision by the team to hold off starting his practice timeline signals a much more cautious approach than some fans might have hoped for, especially with hopes for a solid defense hanging in the balance.
PUP Rules Confirm Delayed Impact for Packers’ Season
Even though Parsons is now eligible to get back to practice, Green Bay hasn’t kicked off that process. And here’s where it gets even tougher: the NFL’s PUP rules state that even once his practice window opens, Parsons still can’t play in a game until *after* Week 4. Based on what the team has said before, his return to practice could still be a couple of weeks out. We’re talking about a player who was a “hope for a solid defense,” someone who could make a “significant impact” on their season. This delay means a longer wait, a lot longer, for that impact to materialize. The Packers are clearly playing it safe as he recovers from that ACL tear and meniscus surgery from last season, but man, it’s gotta sting for fans looking for a boost, knowing what he could bring to their defense.
The Packers are gearing up for that “Thursday Night Football” clash against the Atlanta Falcons. Without Parsons even getting a practice window open, the defense is going to have to keep grinding without one of their key guys, and it’s going to be a few more weeks until we even see him suit up for a walk-through.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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