Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons was having a solid year before a non-contact ACL injury in his left knee in December shut down the star for the season. Parsons suffered the injury in the second half of the game against the Denver Broncos.
He underwent an MRI to confirm the tear and rule out additional ligament damage. The star pass rusher underwent surgery in late December 2025 to repair the torn ACL. He began rehab work very soon after surgery and has been regularly posting videos about his rehab.
On Wednesday, Parsons posted a video while working out with a professional athlete trainer going by the name Lance. The Packers star is seen performing resistance-band step-ups on a foam platform inside the Packers’ training facility. His heavily wrapped left knee is the focal point of the workout as he drives upward against band tension.
“No guro but standard still the same,” he captioned.
Parsons was supposed to get an extension from the Dallas Cowboys. However, when the negotiations didn’t go as expected, the star pass rusher requested to be traded before the start of the 2025 NFL season. The Cowboys sent Parsons to the Packers, who signed him to a four-year, $188 million contract extension. Parsons also responded by recording a massive season, recording 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 41 tackles and forcing two fumbles in 14 regular-season games.
Micah Parsons Offers Insight Into Tough Rehab After ACL Surgery
Last month, while speaking to reporters, Micah Parsons said he’ll strive to return by the start of the season, but he might not be in action before Week 3 or Week 4. He also spoke about his tough recovery process, calling it the “most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human.”
“I wouldn’t wish this on anyone,” Parsons said. “I don’t think people realize how much the knee is. It’s the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human. When you talk about pain, can’t sleep, can’t move around. … I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night. My body’s tired. My mind’s tired. I’m exhausted, man. But it’s going to be worth it once I’m going to be able to move and play again.”
An ACL surgery generally requires an NFL athlete 9 to 12 months to recover. The Packers will hope to see their return to the field as soon as possible, as they looked quite ordinary in games when Parsons was unavailable last season.
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