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With Micah Parsons’ season over because of a torn ACL, the Packers' defense may need to turn linebacker Edgerrin Cooper into a star.
There's no doubt Micah Parsons was the key to what the Packers did on defense this season but the Bears remember how it was facing Green Bay without him.
The Green Bay Packers have to finish out the 2025 season without their most important defensive player, as star pass rusher Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL during their Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Media. He reportedly faces a nine-month recovery, at least.
The NFL’s offseason and preseason featured an ugly and contentious confrontation between Cowboys owner/G.M. Jerry Jones and former Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. The situation ended in the shocking trade to the Packers, and the sniping from both men continued for weeks thereafter.
On the NFC side, Green Bay Packers trade acquisition Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Parsons has totaled 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his first season with the Packers.
Green Bay Packers superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons is facing a long road to recovery following his torn ACL.
The worst-case scenario for the Green Bay Packers is now confirmed: Additional testing showed defensive end Micah Parsons tore his ACL on Sunday against the Denver Broncos and will miss the rest of the 2025 season and likely the start of the 2026 season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
If Parsons is indeed out for the remainder of the season, Green Bay will have to generate a pass rush with defensive ends Rashan Gary — who doesn't have a sack since Week 8 — Kingsley Enagbare (2.0 sacks) and Lukas Van Ness (1.5 sacks).
The Rams face the Seahawks on Thursday in Seattle and the winner of that game will be in the driver's seat for the top seed in the NFC. The Rams may have beaten the Seahawks earlier this season, but Adams scored a touchdown in that game and they only won by two despite Sam Darnold 's horrific four-interception performance.