Packers Edge Rusher Micah Parsons and Multiple Players Placed on PUP List Ahead of 2026 Season

The Green Bay Packers announced that tight ends Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave, offensive lineman Aaron Banks, defensive lineman Javon Hargrave and cornerback Kamal Hadden were placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list as training camp opened. Running back Chris Brooks was placed on the non-football injury list. Edge rusher Micah Parsons, who suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in Week 15 of the 2025 season, will be added to the PUP list before the first camp practice, guaranteeing he misses at least the first four regular-season games.

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Parsons’ meniscus surgery was performed on December 29. The team traded former edge rusher Rashan Gary and is counting on younger players—Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr. and recent draft picks—to fill the void. Rookie tight end Tucker Kraft, who tore his ACL in Week 9 of 2024, is also on PUP with a projected full recovery around August 23. Kamal Hadden’s ankle injury remains unresolved.

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• December 29 – Parsons undergoes meniscus cleanup surgery.

Packers will make inevitable Micah Parsons move after initial uncertainty

• September 29 – Projected earliest return for Parsons based on a nine-month recovery window, coinciding with the Packers’ game against Tampa Bay.

Packers will make inevitable Micah Parsons move after initial uncertainty

• Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks in 13 games before his injury.

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• Van Ness posted 1.5 sacks last season with 23 pressures.

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• Sorrell logged 1.5 sacks as a rookie; Cox Jr. has five career sacks.

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• The edge players unavailable at the season start (Parsons and Gary) combined for 22 sacks last season; those available total 15.5 career sacks.

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Lombardi Ave reported the team adheres to a “strict nine-month recovery period” for Parsons, suggesting a return “around September 29” with a realistic window of weeks 8-12.

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• Duration of Absence: Fox 11 cites a minimum four-game absence, while Heavy suggests only a couple of weeks; Lombardi Ave projects a return no earlier than week 8-12.

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• Recovery Benchmarks: No comparable date is provided for Parsons beyond the nine-month benchmark.

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• “Obviously, the game’s slowing down for me a lot,” — Barryn Sorrell

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Parsons’ absence removes a top pass rusher, forcing the Packers to rely on developing talent and possible free-agent additions. The edge group’s limited sack production last season raises concerns about pressure generation without Parsons, a factor linked to the team’s late-season collapse after his 2025 injury. General manager Brian Gutekunst will address roster holes during camp.

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• PUP List Activation: Parsons will be added to the PUP list before the first camp practice.

Packers will make inevitable Micah Parsons move after initial uncertainty

• Potential Veteran Signing: The front office will evaluate edge-rusher depth in the first two weeks of camp and may pursue a veteran addition before the regular season.

Packers edge defender position faces massive uncertainty with Micah Parsons’ ACL recovery timeline looming over 2026 training camp

• Return Timeline Monitoring: Medical updates will focus on the September 29 benchmark for Parsons.

Packers will make inevitable Micah Parsons move after initial uncertainty