Micah Parsons’ injury update confirms worst-case scenario for Packers

One of the most tense moments at Empower Field Stadium on Sunday came when Micah Parsons went down to the turf without any contact from a teammate or an opponent. Following the necessary medical evaluations, the severity of the Green Bay Packers edge rusher’s injury was ultimately revealed.

According to Jordan Schultz on X, an MRI confirmed a torn ACL for the talented pass rusher, who had been putting together an All-Pro–caliber season in his first year with the team. The former Cowboys star’s season has officially come to an end.

The Packers made a major bet by bringing in Parsons, making this setback a tough blow for Matt LaFleur and the rest of the team. With their playoff chances still intact, it now becomes a matter of how they will truly replace him on the field.

With only three games remaining on Green Bay’s schedule (Bears, Ravens and Vikings), being without its biggest stars on the field could prove to be a major disadvantage. Now is the time for Jordan Love to elevate the offense and push past this setback.

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How much will the Packers miss Parsons?

The season-ending injury to star edge rusher Micah Parsons is a catastrophic loss for the Packers. In his dominant 2025 campaign, Parsons was having a phenomenal year, recording 19 solo tackles, leading the team with 12.5 sacks, and adding 2 forced fumbles (with 0 interceptions).

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The former Dallas Cowboys star was the most crucial piece of the Green Bay Packers’ pass rush, often drawing double teams, which allowed other players to pressure the quarterback.

Who could replace Parsons?

The loss of Micah Parsons necessitates an immediate shuffle in the Packers’ pass-rushing rotation. Stepping up to fill the void are current depth chart defensive ends Kingsley Enagbare and Arron Mosby, who will be asked to significantly increase their snap counts and production.

Crucially, the burden of generating pressure now falls heavily onto established rushers like Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, and Barryn Sorrell, provided they remain healthy and available.