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The Green Bay Packers still don't have defensive end Micah Parsons on the field. He's still coming back from a torn left ACL and meniscus damage suffered last December.
So, how long do the Packers have to wait to get their hope for a solid defense back on the field? On Tuesday, the Packers made a decision that hints at a return date, and it's not the best news for those hoping to see Parsons right away.
The Packers are gearing up to take on the Atlanta Falcons in "Thursday Night Football." Green Bay has opted not to add Parsons to the team's Week 3 injury report, meaning the team still has to open his return-to-practice window.
Micah Parsons injury update: He won't return to practice just yet
"Worth noting – none of the 3 players on PUP have been added to the injury report, which means they have not opened their ‘return to practice’ windows. Micah Parsons was the most-talked about of the group as potentially returning after week 2, but so far it’s a no-go," Packers cap analyst Ken Ingalls stated on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
So, what does this overall mean? Let's look at the rules and what the Packers' decision indicates.
Parsons is now eligible to return to practice with the Packers, but Green Bay hasn't started that process yet. Even if the team opens his practice window soon, Parsons still wouldn't be able to play until after Week 4 because of the NFL's PUP rules. The Packers appear to be taking a cautious approach as Parsons continues recovering from the ACL tear and meniscus surgery he suffered last season.
Based on the team's previous comments, his return to practice could still be a couple of weeks away. That means a longer wait, sorry, to get him back on the field in time to make a significant impact on the Packers' season.
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