Packers Star Micah Parsons Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear in Loss to Broncos

Green Bay Packers All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after an MRI confirmed he suffered a torn left ACL during Sunday's 34-26 road loss to the Denver Broncos. The devastating injury occurred in the third quarter as Parsons was rushing Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. In what appeared to be a non-contact injury, Parsons attempted to cut on his left leg before immediately pulling up and grabbing his knee. He hit the ground and motioned to the training staff, remaining down for several minutes as players from both teams gathered around him. Parsons was eventually able to walk gingerly to the locker room with assistance from trainers. The Packers ruled him out for the remainder of the game, and initial fears of a torn ACL were confirmed by MRI results on Monday. "I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated," Parsons wrote in an emotional social media post on Monday. "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." The 26-year-old pass rusher continued, "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." The injury represents a crushing blow to Green Bay's Super Bowl aspirations. The Packers acquired Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster trade just before the season, sending defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to Dallas in exchange for the elite pass rusher. Parsons had been having an All-Pro caliber season in his first year with Green Bay, recording 12.5 sacks and 39 tackles in 14 games. His presence transformed the Packers' pass rush and signaled the organization's commitment to competing for a championship. "I just feel like his presence out there was different," Packers quarterback Jordan Love said about Parsons earlier in the season, highlighting the immediate impact the former Penn State star made on the team. The loss comes at a critical time for Green Bay, as the defeat to Denver snapped their four-game winning streak and knocked them out of first place in the NFC North. The Packers (9-4-1) now trail the Chicago Bears (10-4) and will visit their division rivals on Saturday in a crucial matchup. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Parsons faces at least a nine-month recovery period, which would likely keep him sidelined well into the 2026 season depending on when he undergoes surgery. The injury was part of a difficult day for Green Bay, as the team also lost wide receiver Christian Watson to a chest injury in the third quarter. Watson was hurt when a pass intended for him was intercepted by Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain. Parsons spent his first four NFL seasons with the Cowboys after being drafted in 2021. He quickly established himself as one of the league's premier pass rushers, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors before the trade to Green Bay. The Packers will now need to adjust their defensive game plan without their star pass rusher as they make a playoff push in the final weeks of the regular season. The team's depth at edge rusher will be tested as they attempt to maintain their championship aspirations despite losing one of their most impactful players.