Packers Have a Roster Hole That Needs Filling Before September

News ArticlePublishedAug 09, 2026 at 09:27 PM EDTThe Green Bay Packers have to figure out their edge rush situation, and soon.Micah Parsons is the kind of player who can change a game by himself when he's healthy. The All-Pro is one of the NFL's premier pass rushers, which makes his knee injury particularly painful for Green Bay. Parsons isn't expected back until at least mid-October, leaving the Packers to figure out how to survive without their biggest defensive piece for the opening stretch of the season.The options behind him aren't exactly overflowing with proven production. Lukas Van Ness was a first-round pick for a reason, but his first three NFL seasons have produced just 8.5 sacks. Green Bay needs more from him now, especially with Parsons unavailable. If Van Ness can finally put