Packers Star Micah Parsons Suffers Potential Season-Ending Knee Injury Against Broncos
On December 14, 2025, Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons suffered a non-contact left knee injury during a game against the Denver Broncos. The injury occurred when Parsons planted his left leg while rushing Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. He left the field in the third quarter after recording two tackles.
Initial assessments indicate that Parsons may have torn his ACL, which could potentially end his 2025 season. An MRI is scheduled for Monday to confirm the extent of the injury. Despite Parsons' exit, the Broncos won the game 34-26, extending their winning streak to 11 games. The Packers remained in playoff contention pending further diagnosis.
Parsons, a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, entered the 2025 season with impressive stats including 12.5 sacks in 14 games, 39 tackles, and one forced fumble. Earlier in the year, he signed a five-year, $210 million extension with $120 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback. He was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Packers before the 2025 season, with the Cowboys likely out of NFC playoff contention this year.
At the time of the game, the Packers led the NFC North with a 9-3-1 record. Their defense was ranked fifth in yards allowed per game (287.2) and allowed an average of 19.0 points per game.
