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Micah Parsons sits out Cowboys game as return date moves to November

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Parsons sat out the Cowboys game

Micah Parsons missed the Packers game against Dallas on Oct. 18. He is still healing.

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A torn knee ligament

Parsons tore the ACL in his left knee on Dec. 14. He also hurt the meniscus.

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Still on the PUP list

He is still on the physically unable to perform list. He cannot practice yet.

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No rush back

Parsons said he would not rush back just to face Dallas. Health comes first.

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His own words

If the Super Bowl was this week, I am playing, he said. But small things must be fixed first.

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Coach backs the slow plan

Coach Matt LaFleur will play Parsons as soon as he gets the green light.

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A rare pass rusher

Parsons had at least 12 sacks in each of his first five seasons. He is a three-time All-Pro.

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The blockbuster trade

Dallas traded him to Green Bay in August 2025 for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark.

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A fast start, then the injury

Green Bay started 9-3-1 with him. After the injury, the Packers lost their final four games.

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Dallas defense still last

The Cowboys defense ranks last in key stats since the trade. SI re-graded the deal: Packers C-minus, Cowboys F.

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Return date: November

Reports point to November. The first date named is Nov. 8 at New England.

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What comes next

First, practice clearance. Then a 21-day window to test the knee. Read the full story.

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