Green Bay Packers prepare for 2026 with rising talent and Micah Parsons' projected October return

The Packers are counting on two lesser‑known players to boost their 2026 campaign. Wide receiver Savion Williams, who posted six rushing and six receiving touchdowns in his senior college season and caught all ten targets for 78 yards and a score last year, could see a larger role as the depth chart opens. Interior defender Karl Brooks, a former sixth‑round pick who consistently generates pass‑rush pressure despite modest sack totals, may earn a starting spot under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s 3‑4 scheme.

Meanwhile, All‑Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, who tore his ACL in December, said he is five months post‑surgery and expects to return in October after an additional meniscus procedure. He will likely start the season on the PUP list and be eligible to play in Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, with the Cowboys matchup in Week 6 also on his radar. Parsons emphasized a focus on longevity and a playoff run rather than rushing back early.