Packers Optimistic About Micah Parsons' Rehab Progress

GM Brian Gutekunst says the star linebacker's recovery from a torn ACL is going as expected.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:48pm

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The Green Bay Packers are encouraged by the progress of linebacker Micah Parsons' recovery from a torn ACL suffered in Week 15 last season. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said the team's trainers recently visited Parsons in Dallas and reported back that 'everything's good' with his rehab. Gutekunst did not provide a timeline for Parsons' return, but said the team will be 'very protective' of their investment in the three-time All-Pro.

Why it matters

Parsons' injury was a major blow to the Packers' playoff hopes last season, as the team lost five of its final six games after the star defender went down. His return will be crucial for Green Bay's defense to regain its dominant form in 2023.

The details

Parsons, 26, underwent surgery on Dec. 30 to repair his torn ACL, which he suffered in the Packers' Week 15 loss to the Broncos. He has been rehabbing in Dallas under the supervision of Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the renowned orthopedic surgeon. The Packers recently sent their head athletic trainer to check on Parsons' progress, and Gutekunst said the reports were 'really good' and that there is 'daily communication' between the team and Parsons.

  • Parsons suffered the torn ACL in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season.
  • Parsons underwent surgery to repair the injury on Dec. 30, 2022.
  • The Packers' trainers visited Parsons in Dallas recently to check on his rehab progress.

The players

Micah Parsons

A 26-year-old linebacker for the Green Bay Packers who was a three-time first-team All-Pro selection before suffering a torn ACL in 2022.

Brian Gutekunst

The general manager of the Green Bay Packers.

Neal ElAttrache

The orthopedic surgeon who performed the surgery to repair Micah Parsons' torn ACL.

Nate Weir

The head athletic trainer for the Green Bay Packers.

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What they’re saying

“Everything's good. We had our trainers down there with him not too long ago and came back with really good. It's daily communication. He's an exceptional athlete, and we're hoping that takes over here pretty quick and the healing process goes fast.”

— Brian Gutekunst, General Manager, Green Bay Packers

What’s next

The Packers will continue to closely monitor Parsons' rehab progress and provide updates as he works towards a return to the field. The team has not set a timeline for his recovery, but they are optimistic he will be able to make a full recovery and rejoin the defense in 2023.

The takeaway

Micah Parsons' torn ACL was a major setback for the Packers last season, but the team remains confident in his ability to make a full recovery. His return will be crucial for Green Bay's defense to regain its dominant form and make a deep playoff run in 2023.