Overview
- The Packers opened Parsons' 21-day practice window on Wednesday, and he participated in individual on-field drills while remaining on the PUP list and not expected to play this Sunday.
- Parsons told reporters his knee 'feels great' but said it is not realistic to expect 50–60 snaps at first and he hesitated to commit to the Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Eve game.
- He underwent ACL reconstruction plus full repairs to both the lateral and medial menisci in the same knee and was essentially non-weight-bearing for two months, which pushed his recovery toward an about 11-month timeline.
- Green Bay plans to use most of the 21-day window to evaluate him before deciding whether to activate him to the 53-man roster or return him to PUP, and the team’s solid defensive play in his absence reduces pressure to rush him back.
- Parsons produced 12.5 sacks and earned First Team All-Pro honors in 2025, and a phased return this month could restore pass-rush firepower gradually while protecting his long-term knee health.