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The Green Bay Packers have been dealt a devastating blow on both sides of the ball during the 2025 campaign.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThose devastating blows come in the form of injuries to star linebacker Micah Parsons and upstart tight end Tucker Kraft, both of whom suffered knee issues.
Here's what we know about their chances of returning in 2025.
Will Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft return this season?
No, Parsons and Kraft will not be back this season, as both suffered a torn ACL, which is a long-term injury.
Now, the question is: will Kraft and Parsons be ready for the start of the 2026 campaign?
The typical recovery time for a torn ACL is nine months.
Kraft has a better chance to be ready than Parsons, as Kraft suffered his injury in early November and Parsons suffered his in December, which is nine months from the start of the 2026 campaign.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut with ACL surgeries and the rehab process having improved significantly over the years, we certainly wouldn't rule Parsons out from being ready for Week 1.
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