when will micah parsons return

Green Bay Packers ( edge rusher Micah Parsons ( is targeting a return on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, when the team faces the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12.

He was ruled out for today’s Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and the Packers have a bye in Week 11.

Key Recovery & Timeline Details

• Practice Window: The Packers opened Parsons’ 21-day practice window from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on November 4, 2026. That window expires right around the November 25 game, which will force the team to officially activate him to the 53-man roster or leave him on the reserve/PUP list for the remainder of the season.
• Current Progress: After starting with individual drills, Parsons progressed to participating in 11-on-11 team periods during practice. Head coach Matt LaFleur noted that Parsons “looks great” but wants him to bank more reps during the bye week before putting him back in live game action.
• Injury Background: Parsons has been sidelined since December 14, 2025, when he tore his left ACL and damaged his meniscus against the Denver Broncos.

While the November 25 Thanksgiving Eve game is the clear target, neither Parsons nor the team has made an official guarantee, emphasizing that he will only play once his body is fully ready.