NFL: The Insiders on Micah Parsons

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He's expected to start on PUP as he recovers from that ACL and meniscus knee surgery... it's probably going to be at least the first month and maybe the first half of the season.

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Negative signalInjury

Parsons on PUP to start season; ACL/meniscus recovery likely sidelines him 4+ weeks.

Micah Parsons is expected to start the season on the PUP list as he recovers from ACL and meniscus knee surgery, likely sidelining him for at least the first month and possibly the first half of the season; his absence will significantly impact the Packers' defensive performance under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon.

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