Report: MRI shows ACL tear for Packers DE Micah Parsons

An MRI on Monday confirmed Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons has a torn ACL in his left knee that will end his season, ESPN reported.

In Sunday's 34-26 road loss to the Denver Broncos, Parsons collapsed in a heap and clutched his knee after attempting to take down Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in the final minute of the third quarter. The two-time All-Pro walked to the locker room with the help of medical personnel. The Packers quickly announced he was questionable to return before downgrading him to out during the fourth quarter.

Parsons, 26, acknowledged a serious injury in a post to social media Monday.

"I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated. This injury is my greatest test -- a moment God allowed to strengthen my testimony. I believe He walks with me through this storm and chose me for this fight because He knew my heart could carry it," Parsons posted to X on Monday.

"I'm deeply grateful to the Packers organization and my teammates for their unwavering support, love, and belief in me during this season. I trust His timing, His plan, and His purpose. I will rise again."

Packers coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the severity of the injury following the loss, saying, "It doesn't look good. I'll leave it at that."

The loss to the Broncos dealt a blow to the Packers' playoff hopes, dropping Green Bay down to the No. 7 (and final) playoff seed. A continued absence for Parsons will only add to Green Bay's challenges.

Picked 12th overall by the Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons came into Sunday with 12.5 sacks in his first season with Green Bay. He was traded from the Cowboys to the Packers in August following a contract dispute.

Immediately after the trade, Parsons signed a four-year, $186 million contract with the Packers that included $120 million fully guaranteed and $136 million in total guarantees.

--Field Level Media