Overview
- Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Monday that Parsons has not been cleared to practice and will not take part in team work this week.
- League rule changes for 2026 let PUP players begin practice after Week 2, but Green Bay needs formal medical clearance before using that option for Parsons.
- Because he will not practice this week, the earliest he could officially return to practice is next Wednesday and he would need time in practice before being game-ready.
- Parsons had ACL and meniscus surgery after a Dec. 14, 2025 injury and the Packers follow a conservative nine-month guideline for that level of knee repair.
- Parsons’ delayed ramp-up keeps the Packers’ pass rush short of its top playmaker during a 1-2 start, so the next signs to watch are medical clearance and his availability in practice next week.