Losing one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL is going to make defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's life a lot more difficult.

As disappointed as the Green Bay Packers are to lose all-world pass rusher Micah Parsons this close to the playoffs, one member of the team is excited for what comes next. Speaking to the media on Wednesday,

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says that defensive end Micah Parsons has not yet undergone surgery and will continue to remain involved with the team.

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ESPN's Ryan Clark said Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL because of the effort he had to exert pursuing Bo Nix all game.

The three-time All-Pro selection immediately grabbed his knee, and the worry around Green Bay was that he tore his ACL. It was a nightmare that became a reality on Monday, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the nature of his injury.

The Rams face the Seahawks on Thursday in Seattle and the winner of that game will be in the driver's seat for the top seed in the NFC. The Rams may have beaten the Seahawks earlier this season, but Adams scored a touchdown in that game and they only won by two despite Sam Darnold 's horrific four-interception performance.