Packers Hope Micah Parsons Can Return to Practice This Week
Practice Return Remains Uncertain
LaFleur said the team is hopeful Parsons will be able to practice sometime this week, but stressed that his return will be gradual and depend on the next few days. He made no guarantee about when Parsons could be available to play.
LaFleur described Parsons’ progress as fluid, saying the team would monitor his response as he works toward being available. He added that he would expect the wait to fall toward the longer end of the timeline, rather than the shorter end.
Parsons Has Been Out Since December
Parsons has not played since suffering a torn ACL in December of last year. Green Bay opened the current season with two losses in three games, then saw its defense step up over multiple contests as the Packers reached a 5-3 record.
The Packers are scheduled to visit the 5-3 Patriots on Nov. 8. As of Monday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook listed Green Bay as a three-point road underdog.
Vikings Game Not Tied To Patriots
The result against New England does not appear likely to determine whether Parsons tries to play against the Vikings two Sundays later. LaFleur’s comments point instead to Parsons’ recovery and how he responds in the coming days.
The team has not set a date for Parsons’ return to game action. Its immediate aim is to assess whether he can resume practice this week.
Key points
- LaFleur said Parsons could return to practice this week, depending on his progress.
- Parsons has been out since tearing his ACL in December of last year.
- LaFleur expects Parsons’ return timeline to lean toward the longer end.
- Green Bay was listed as a three-point underdog at New England as of Monday afternoon.