Overview
- Micah Parsons said his ACL rehab is on track but he has not resumed running or cutting and offered no firm return date.
- Torn ACLs often require nine to 12 months to heal, which makes only an early-season return possible if his recovery stays on pace.
- The Packers exercised Lukas Van Ness’s fifth-year option, signaling confidence in internal edge options while Parsons ramps up.
- With pass-rush depth thinned by the Rashan Gary trade, analysts have linked Green Bay to veteran help such as Haason Reddick.
- Concern from unnamed NFL executives follows staff and roster losses, with the post-injury five-game slide underscoring the stakes for 2026.