Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons posted a six-word reply this week after a video of him at practice circulated: “That’s he gonna shock the world!”
The message came as the four-time All-Pro continues limited work while recovering from a serious knee injury.
Parsons suffered a torn ACL along with damage to both the medial and lateral menisci on Dec. 14, 2025, in a loss to the Denver Broncos.
He has not appeared in a game since that contest and spent the offseason and early regular season on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
Parsons returned to the practice field in early November, opening a 21-day window to be activated.
That window points toward a possible debut in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thanksgiving Eve.
Coach Matt LaFleur has described a measured approach, with Parsons starting in individual drills and progressing toward more team work.
On Thursday, the team listed him as limited in practice because of the knee and an illness.
The Packers sit at 6-3 and host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field in a key NFC North matchup.
Both clubs hold winning records as the division race remains tight heading into the second half of the season.
Green Bay’s defense has allowed 21.2 points per game through nine contests, ranking 11th in the league.
In the past four games, opponents have scored an average of just under 20 points against the Packers.
Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks in 14 games last season before the injury, leading the team and earning first-team All-Pro recognition.
He has indicated he will not immediately return to a full snap count, noting his conditioning remains a work in progress after missing more than 300 days.
The Packers’ bye week after Sunday’s game offers extra time for him to build toward game action.
A return against the Rams would give Green Bay a major boost for the stretch run as it fights for a playoff spot.
