Green Bay Packers hunt veteran pass‑rusher as Micah Parsons out with ACL injury

Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL in December and is projected to miss the start of the 2026 NFL season, not returning until October. The Packers, whose defense was built around Parsons, are exploring options to fill the edge‑rusher void.

Analysts have suggested signing veteran pass‑rushers such as Jadeveon Clowney or Josh Sweat, with the latter potentially obtainable via trade for a third‑round draft pick. Other free‑agent candidates mentioned include Joey Bosa and Kyle Van Noy. The team could also look to acquire a younger, longer‑term solution through a trade, as discussed in recent ESPN and Bleacher Report pieces.

In the short term, Green Bay plans to lean on existing players—Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr., and rookie Dani Dennis‑Sutton—to generate pressure while Parsons rehabilitates.