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Packers Place Micah Parsons on PUP, Out First Four

9/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Micah Parsons tore his ACL in Week 15 of the 2025 season.
Packers placed Parsons on the reserve/physically unable list, sidelining him for the first four 2026 games.
Tom Pelissero said optimism exists for Parsons to return by Week 5 against Chicago.
Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges, with his hearing set for September 10.
Matt LaFleur announced MarShawn Lloyd will start at running back in Week 1 versus the Vikings.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s pattern of star running backs returning from severe knee injuries dates to Adrian Peterson’s 2011 ACL and MCL tear, after which he rushed 2,097 yards in 2012 to win MVP. Peterson’s later 2014 child-abuse indictment also showed how legal issues can sideline players. Those precedents shape expectations for the league’s 2025 ACL injuries and misdemeanor cases.

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Story summary

Micah Parsons tore his ACL in Week 15 of the 2025 season.
Packers placed Parsons on the reserve/physically unable list, sidelining him for the first four 2026 games.
Tom Pelissero said optimism exists for Parsons to return by Week 5 against Chicago.
Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges, with his hearing set for September 10.
Matt LaFleur announced MarShawn Lloyd will start at running back in Week 1 versus the Vikings.

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