Overview
- Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that there is a chance Parsons could begin practicing next week, marking a shift from earlier firm denials by the coaching staff.
- Parsons remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and can only rejoin team drills if the Packers open his three-week NFL practice window and he is medically cleared.
- Team schedules played a role in the delay because Thursday Night Football this week would leave little time for full practices, so the Packers may wait to maximize the 21 practice days.
- Even if the window opens, reporters and beat writers say Parsons will need a graded ramp in practice and would most likely not play immediately, with a realistic debut nearer Week 10 or after the Week 11 bye.
- Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks in 2025 and his eventual return would significantly affect Green Bay’s pass rush and playoff outlook while reshaping roles for backups such as Lukas Van Ness and Edgerrin Cooper.