Micah Parsons out for the rest of the season after MRI reportedly confirms torn ACL
- - Micah Parsons out for the rest of the season after MRI reportedly confirms torn ACL
Chris Cwik December 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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The Green Bay Packers' loss to the Denver Broncos went from bad to worse Monday, as an MRI confirmed star pass rusher Micah Parsons sustained a torn ACL in Week 15, according to multiple media reports.
The injury will keep Parsons out at least nine months, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
That was the expected result after Parsons went down with a non-contact injury in the third quarter of the Packers' 34-26 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. Parsons confirmed the news on social media, saying:
I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated. This injury is my greatest test—a moment God allowed to strengthen my testimony. I believe He walks with me through this storm and chose me for this fight because He knew my heart could carry it. I’m deeply grateful to the Packers organization and my teammates for their unwavering support, love, and belief in me during this season. I trust His timing, His plan, and His purpose. I will rise again.
It was Green Bay's second major injury in the quarter, as wideout Christian Watson also left the contest with a chest injury. While Watson's injury likely played a role in the Packers' loss, the Parsons injury threatens to wreck the rest of the year for the Packers.
It's impossible to overstate the impact Parsons had on the Packers after the team gave up two first-round draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to acquire Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys.
In 14 games, Parsons had already racked up 12.5 sacks. He was well on his way toward setting a career-high in the stat prior to the injury. And Parsons managed that figure despite seeing limited snaps early in his tenure with the Packers due to a back injury and training camp holdout when he was with the Cowboys.
The injury comes at a miserable time for the Packers, who fell out of first place in the NFC North following Week 15's loss. Things won't get much easier for Green Bay, as the team has to play the Chicago Bears on Saturday night with the division on the line. Green Bay's defense came up big against Caleb Williams and the Bears when the two teams met in Week 14. Without Parsons, it could be a different story this time around.
After that, the Packers will square off against the Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings to close out the season. It's not an easy slate.
While the injury is devastating, the Packers are still in good standing to make the playoffs. A win over the Bears in Week 16 would put the team in tremendous position to play in the postseason. Even with a loss, the Packers could secure a lower playoff seed if the team can finish strong down the stretch.
But the loss of Parsons would hit even harder in the postseason, when the Packers will face much stiffer competition and better quarterbacks. Parsons is capable of blowing up game plans with his elite pass-rushing ability. If teams no longer have to account for him, offenses should have an easier time ensuring passing plays remain on schedule.
With the injury expected to keep Parsons out multiple months, the Packers also face the possibility of not having the pass rusher early next season. That will depend on Parsons' rehab and whether he can avoid setbacks as he attempts to come back from a devastating injury.
If there's a silver lining, it's that Parsons has plenty of time to get the Packers back on track. After his trade, Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million extension with the Packers, ensuring he'll be a member of the franchise through the 2029 NFL season.
That gives Parsons plenty of time to still make an impact in Green Bay. His first year with the franchise may have ended in disappointment, but Parsons will be back striking fear into quarterbacks before long.
Source: “AOL Sports”
