Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons has been sidelined since tearing his ACL in the team's Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos last season. On Wednesday, his 21-day practice window opened, and he addressed local media for the first time about his injury and recovery, though he refused to set a specific return date.
Parsons revealed that in addition to ACL surgery, he underwent a full repair of both the medial and lateral menisci, which kept him non-weight-bearing for two months. That extended his rehabilitation beyond the typical timeline for ACL tears. He described his current conditioning as "probably the worst it's been in my career" and acknowledged he will not be the All-Pro player he once was this season.
Despite the lengthy absence, Parsons expressed confidence in his rehab approach, saying the patience was "absolutely worth it." He hopes to contribute during a critical stretch for the Packers, who have turned their season around after a 1-2 start. Green Bay has gone 4-1 since a Thursday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons in late September, with the only defeat a three-point loss to the Detroit Lions. The team is now positioned for a playoff push.
"I came back for the greatest time of football," Parsons said. "And that's November football and December football. Let the show begin."
