Micah Parsons Injured, Latest Updates on Packers Star's ACL and Timeline to Return

Green Bay Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

That report comes after Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters after the game that the injury "doesn't look good."

Parsons went down with a non-contact left knee injury in Sunday's game against the Broncos and was helped off the field. He was able to walk after tweaking his knee, but had to be helped to the locker room. The Packers designated him as questionable with a knee injury before ultimately ruling him out.

The Packers having to be without their defensive star could be detrimental, and a season-ending injury is just about the worst-case scenario for Green Bay.

Parsons, who was traded from the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the season, has once again been tremendous this season. He came into Sunday's game with 39 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 26 quarterback hits and a forced fumble. His 12.5 sacks are the third-most in the NFL this season, and he's on pace for a career high if he's able to return to the field.

Unfortunately, Parsons wasn't the only Packer injured against the Broncos, as Christian Watson, the team's third-leading receiver, exited with a chest injury. That only adds to a list of injuries for Green Bay that also includes star tight end Tucker Kraft.

The Packers are 9-4-1 after Sunday's loss but are still in the mix for the NFC North title and will almost certainly make the playoffs barring a late-season collapse. But after Parson's injury, it's fair to wonder whether Green Bay is still a Super Bowl contender.