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Packers Put Micah Parsons on PUP, Miss Opening Weeks

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Green Bay Packers placed Micah Parsons on unable to perform (PUP) list, confirming he will miss the 2026 season's opening weeks.
Recovery updates suggest Parsons could return around September 29, with a window of Weeks 8-12.
With Parsons out, Packers expect Lukas Van Ness to be the primary edge rusher in training camp.
General manager Brian Gutekunst (GM) said may add an edge rusher until Parsons returns, though no signing is announced.

History

Historical Context

After the 2011 collective-bargaining agreement ended a 130-day lockout and introduced a 53-man roster with a 90-day Physically Unable to Perform list, teams gained a tool to protect injured talent. Green Bay’s GM Brian Gutekunst used that mechanism in 2024, placing linebacker Micah Parsons on the PUP list and targeting a September 29 return, preserving roster flexibility.

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Story summary

Green Bay Packers placed Micah Parsons on unable to perform (PUP) list, confirming he will miss the 2026 season's opening weeks.
Recovery updates suggest Parsons could return around September 29, with a window of Weeks 8-12.
With Parsons out, Packers expect Lukas Van Ness to be the primary edge rusher in training camp.
General manager Brian Gutekunst (GM) said may add an edge rusher until Parsons returns, though no signing is announced.

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