The NFL offseason is heating up. With the scouting combine and draft behind us, teams are now turning their focus toward minicamps, preseason, and training camp. But before the pads come on, several clubs are still managing injuries to key players—and the Green Bay Packers are no exception.

All eyes are on star EDGE defender Micah Parsons, who suffered a torn ACL in 2025. The Packers made a huge splash last August, trading two first-round picks to the Dallas Cowboys to land Parsons and signing him to a massive contract extension. Now, with the 2026 season approaching, the big question is: when will he be back on the field?

On Tuesday, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst offered an encouraging update. “Micah’s such a—he’s a little bit of a freak. I think some of that has taken over, and he’s doing really well,” Gutekunst said. According to reports, Parsons is on track to be available early in the 2026 season, and his recovery is progressing at an impressive pace.

The catch? Parsons may miss training camp and the preseason entirely. While that’s a setback in terms of reps, it’s not necessarily a cause for concern. A player of his caliber doesn’t need preseason snaps to prove his worth. The real focus will be on getting him back to full football conditioning before he hits the field.

Parsons’ track record speaks for itself. Since entering the league in 2021, he’s recorded at least 12 sacks in every season, earning five consecutive All-Pro selections and the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. In 14 games before his injury, he racked up 12.5 sacks—further proof of his game-changing ability.

With Parsons’ return on the horizon, the Packers are hoping their defensive star can help them reenter the Super Bowl conversation. For now, the team is confident in his recovery, and fans have every reason to be excited about what’s to come.