GREEN BAY −Green Bay Packersstar edge defender Micah Parsons made his long-awaited return to practice on Nov. 4.
Packerscoach Matt LaFleur said Parsons will participate only in individual drills for practice, but he has been fully cleared.
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It's been almost 11 months since Parsons has been on the field. He tore his ACL and meniscus on Dec. 14 during thePackers' Week 15 game at Denver. He had surgery to repair the injuries Dec. 29, forcing him to miss the entire offseason and open the regular season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Parsons' return to practice opens his 21-day practice window. Parsons can return anytime within those 21 days, but no later.
LaFleur, who previously said he expects Parsons will need most of the practice time before he's ready to play, called Parsons a "generational talent" and his presence on the field will be a morale boost to the team.
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"I think it's been a long time coming," LaFleur said. "He's put in a lot of work and effort into this. To get him back out there will be a big boost for our team."
Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren being carried by his players after the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots, 35-21.
(Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Green Bay Packers Defensive End (92) Reggie White runs with the Super Bowl Trophy after the Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21 in Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome.
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Green Bay Packers defensive back Eugene Robinson (41) tackles New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn (88) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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LeRoy Butler (36) and Reggie White (92) apply pressure on New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe during Super Bowl XXXI on January 26, 1997 at the Superdome in New Orleans, La.
(Jeffrey Phelps / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) in action against New England Patriots line backer Todd Collins (59) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Doug Evans (33) tips a pass intended for New England Patriots receiver Vincent Brisby (82) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
Green Bay Packers receiver Desmond Howard (81) returns a kick off 99 yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
Green Bay Packers Desmond Howard eludes the grasp of a New England Patriots player on his way to a 99-yard kickoff return during the 3rd quarter of the Super Bowl on January 26, 1997, at the Superdome in New Orleans, La.
(Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Craig Newsome (21) intercepts the ball against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens hurdles for a first down against New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI.
(Dale Guldan / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Green Bay Packers running back Edgar Bennett (34) carries the ball past New England Patriots defensive end Mike Jones (96) and Willie Clay (32) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler (36) and cornerback Doug Evans (33) attempt to tackle New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin (28) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre lines up at the line of scrimmage over center Frank Winters (52) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers defensive back Eugene Robinson (41) tackles New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn (88) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) battles New England Patriots tackle Max Lane (68) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe (11) is chased by Green Bay Packers defensive end Sean Jones (96) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers receiver Andre Rison (84) celebrates scoring a touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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New England Patriots Running Back #28 CURTIS MARTIN scores on an 18yard run during Super Bowl XXXI against the Green Bay Packers at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback (36) Leroy Butler hits New England Patriots quarterback (11) Drew Bledsoe during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers receiver Desmond Howard (81) return a punt against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports)
Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) in action against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) celebrates against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers receiver Desmond Howard (81) eludes New England Patriots linebacker Dwayne Sabb (95) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre in action against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) in the pocket against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) in action against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
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Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren being carried by his players after the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots, 35-21.
(Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren being carried by his players after the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots, 35-21.
(Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Green Bay Packers Defensive End (92) Reggie White runs with the Super Bowl Trophy after the Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21 in Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome.
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Green Bay Packers defensive back Eugene Robinson (41) tackles New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn (88) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(SA TODAY Sports)
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LeRoy Butler (36) and Reggie White (92) apply pressure on New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe during Super Bowl XXXI on January 26, 1997 at the Superdome in New Orleans, La.
(Jeffrey Phelps / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) in action against New England Patriots line backer Todd Collins (59) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Doug Evans (33) tips a pass intended for New England Patriots receiver Vincent Brisby (82) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers receiver Desmond Howard (81) returns a kick off 99 yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers Desmond Howard eludes the grasp of a New England Patriots player on his way to a 99-yard kickoff return during the 3rd quarter of the Super Bowl on January 26, 1997, at the Superdome in New Orleans, La.
(Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Craig Newsome (21) intercepts the ball against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21.
(Peter Brouillet / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens hurdles for a first down against New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI.
(Dale Guldan / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Green Bay Packers running back Edgar Bennett (34) carries the ball past New England Patriots defensive end Mike Jones (96) and Willie Clay (32) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler (36) and cornerback Doug Evans (33) attempt to tackle New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin (28) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(RVR Photos / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre lines up at the line of scrimmage over center Frank Winters (52) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers defensive back Eugene Robinson (41) tackles New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn (88) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) battles New England Patriots tackle Max Lane (68) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe (11) is chased by Green Bay Packers defensive end Sean Jones (96) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers receiver Andre Rison (84) celebrates scoring a touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports)
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New England Patriots Running Back #28 CURTIS MARTIN scores on an 18yard run during Super Bowl XXXI against the Green Bay Packers at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers cornerback (36) Leroy Butler hits New England Patriots quarterback (11) Drew Bledsoe during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers receiver Desmond Howard (81) return a punt against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) in action against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) celebrates against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers receiver Desmond Howard (81) eludes New England Patriots linebacker Dwayne Sabb (95) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre in action against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) in the pocket against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on January 26, 1997. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports)
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Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) in action against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21.
(USA TODAY Sports)
Four players didn't participate in the Nov. 4 practice. Here's the latest:
Green Bay Packers Nov. 4 injury report
According to the team's injury report, Aaron Banks (knee), Chris Brooks (IR/ankle), Keisean Nixon (groin), Micah Parsons (PUP/knee) and Christian Watson (rib) were limited participants in practice.
Zaire Franklin (shin), Travis Glover (knee), Sean Rhyan (ankle) and Josh Whyle (concussion) were out.
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Sean Rhyan injury update
Packers center Sean Rhyan didn't participate in practice.
Rhyan suffered a high-ankle sprain early during the Packers' Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions and was ruled out for the Week 8 matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
John Williams stepped in at center.
Zaire Franklin injury update
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin was held out of practice.
Franklin missed the past two games due to a shin injury he suffered in practice. Said LaFleur, "He's making a lot of progress, though, so hopeful sooner than later."
Travis Glover injury update
Packers offensive lineman Travis Glover didn't participate in practice.
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Glover, who stepped in at right guard, played the full game against the Lions, but then coaches learned of his knee injury the following day.
He missed the Panthers game due to a knee injury.
Laken Tomlinson moved over to play right guard once Aaron Banks returned to the left side.
Josh Whyle injury update
Packers tight end Josh Whyle was ruled out of practice.
Whyle exited the Panthers game early and was put in concussion protocol.
Chris Brooks injury update
Packers running back Chris Brooks returned to practice, opening his 21-day practice window.
Brooks played in the first four games of the season, but was placed on injured reserve Oct. 10 after injuring his ankle in the Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
(This story was updated following the release of the injury report.)
