Green Bay Packers Begin Training Camp as Micah Parsons Placed on PUP List
The Green Bay Packers started their 2026 training camp on Wednesday, July 29, at Ray Nitschke Field. In roster moves, the team placed All‑Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after he underwent ACL and meniscus surgery on Dec. 29, 2025, following a Dec. 14 injury against the Denver Broncos. The placement means Parsons must miss at least the first four regular‑season games and is projected to return no earlier than late September, potentially in Week 6 when the Packers host his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers also listed offensive tackle Brant Banks, defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse, defensive end Jordon Riley and long snapper Matthew Orzech on the PUP list. Tight end Tucker Kraft remains on the list but expects activation soon and is negotiating a contract extension. General manager Brian Gutekunst emphasized health and preparedness as the team looks to improve after three consecutive playoff losses, while analysts highlight the offensive backfield of Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs as the squad’s biggest strength heading into the season.
Entities: American Family Insurance · Brian Gutekunst · Green Bay Packers · Jonathan Gannon · Lukas Van Ness · Micah Parsons · Ray Nitschke Field · Tucker Kraft · UW Health Kids
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daily fan activities include face painting, magician performances, balloon artists, and a sign‑making station. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fans may bring bikes for the DreamDrive tradition during the camp. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Packers Weekly podcast highlights edge‑rusher competition between Lukas Van Ness and the anticipated return of Micah Parsons. (Packers Pivotal Training Camp Battle Could Set The Tone For Entire Defense)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Packers alumni scheduled to appear: Geronimo Allison on July 29, Tramon Williams and Charlie Peprah on July 30, George Koonce on Aug 3, Jarrett Bush on Aug 18. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The camp is presented by UW Health Kids and sponsored by American Family Insurance. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Packers training camp begins on Wednesday, July 29 at Ray Nitschke Field. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Theme days include Throwback Thursday on July 30 and Touch‑a‑Truck on Aug 10. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A policy prohibits video and photo recording during designated practice periods, with non‑compliance potentially resulting in removal. (Packers training camp: The Fans)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Parsons is projected to possibly return by late September (around Sept. 30) and could face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. (field level media / podcast commentary)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Green Bay Packers training camp began on July 29, 2026 at Ray Nitschke Field. (team press release / local news)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tight end Tucker Kraft remains on the PUP list but expects activation soon and is negotiating a contract extension. (field level media / team interview)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Packers also placed offensive tackle Brant Banks, defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse, defensive end Jordon Riley and long snapper Matthew Orzech on the PUP list. (field level media)