Parsons Misses Packers Practice With Illness
Green Bay's star pass rusher sat out Wednesday as the Packers prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Football
Micah Parsons did not practice for the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday because of an illness, ahead of a Week 10 NFC North game against the Minnesota Vikings. Parsons is still recovering from ACL and meniscus tears he sustained against the Denver Broncos in December 2025.
Why it matters
Parsons is a central figure in Green Bay's pass rush, and the Packers rank 17th of 32 teams with a 22.8 percent pressure rate this season. His availability shapes how the team's defense performs against a division rival.
The Packers have recorded 26 sacks this season, tied for fourth in the NFL, while their 22.8 percent pressure rate ranks 17th of 32 teams. Parsons' participation in Sunday's game has not been confirmed.
The players
Micah Parsons
A standout edge rusher for the Green Bay Packers whose pass-rush production has been central to the team's defense.
Kirk Cousins
A veteran quarterback who was traded to the Minnesota Vikings from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
The details
Parsons was sidelined by an illness on Wednesday, November 11, and missed practice ahead of the Vikings game. He is recovering from ACL and meniscus tears he sustained against the Broncos in December 2025, and the Packers have continued to generate pressure in his absence.
Timeline
December 2025: Parsons tears his ACL and meniscus against the Denver Broncos.
Tuesday before Week 10: Kirk Cousins is traded to Minnesota from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the trade deadline.
Wednesday, November 11: Parsons misses practice because of illness.
Sunday, Week 10: Green Bay plays Minnesota without running back Josh Jacobs, who has a broken finger.
November 25: Parsons' projected 2026 debut against the Los Angeles Rams.
Season Trajectory
Parsons produced about 40 quarterback pressures per season before his December injury, a benchmark that frames Green Bay's current pass-rush slide. The Packers' 17th-place pressure ranking shows how much the team's defensive trajectory has shifted without him.
Parsons' availability affects the Packers' pass rush, which has been among the league's top-tier sack producers, and fantasy managers will want to track his status before Sunday. A missed game would shift pressure responsibilities to the rest of Green Bay's defensive front.
The takeaway
Parsons' health is the single biggest variable in Green Bay's defensive outlook. Fans and fantasy managers should watch practice reports closely through the week before Sunday's game.
What happens next
Parsons' 2026 debut is projected to come against the Los Angeles Rams on November 25.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the Football section.
