'Micah Parsons tore his ACL…': Expert gives season-ending injury verdict; Packers concerned

Micah Parsons injury update: The Green Bay Packers were dealt a pair of injury setbacks during Sunday’s road matchup against the Denver Broncos

Published on: Dec 15, 2025, 06:11:09 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Micah Parsons injury update: The Green Bay Packers were dealt a pair of injury setbacks during Sunday’s road matchup against the Denver Broncos, with defensive star Micah Parsons and wide receiver Christian Watson both exiting early. Experts now say that it appears that Parsons tore his ACL, an injury that would sideline him for the season.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) walks off the field with help from medical personnel (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Parsons suffered a non-contact injury to his left knee late in the third quarter while chasing down Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. As he planted to change direction, Parsons went down abruptly and grabbed his knee before collapsing to the turf.

The two-time All-Pro was helped off the field by trainers and taken to the locker room. Green Bay initially listed him as questionable before ruling him out for the remainder of the game early in the fourth quarter.

The injury came at a critical moment for the Packers’ defense. Parsons, acquired from the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster August trade, entered the game with 12.5 sacks in his first season in Green Bay and had been one of the league’s most disruptive pass rushers.

While Green Bay is yet to issue a statement about the severity of Parsons' injury, two experts gave similar verdicts.

“Pretty sure Micah Parsons just tore his ACL. Could see the tibia shift,” Sports Medicine doctor Brian Sutterer posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Micah Parsons suffered a non-contact left knee injury that appeared to occur during a sack attempt. I don’t like the angle his last step. Significant concerns for an ACL tear there. Let’s hope it’s just a mild sprain + bone bruise,” physician Jesse Morse tweeted.

Earlier in the third quarter, the Packers also lost Watson to a chest injury. The wide receiver was hurt on a deep target from Jordan Love that was intercepted by Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Watson went up for the ball and was landed on by Surtain as the defender came down with the interception. He was later ruled out for the rest of the game.

Watson, who missed the first six games of the season while recovering from a torn ACL suffered last year, came into Sunday with 25 catches for 452 yards and five touchdowns.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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