Former Viking Tasked with Sack Duty in Week 1
The Minnesota Vikings will face the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season at U.S. Bank Stadium. Micah Parsons, a key edge rusher for the Packers, may miss the game due to a torn ACL. Former Viking Javon Hargrave could step up in Parsons' absence, looking to make an impact against his former team.
- ▪The Vikings are set to open their season against their biggest rival, the Packers.
- ▪Micah Parsons was acquired by the Packers last season but is recovering from a torn ACL.
- ▪Javon Hargrave, a former Viking, may have the opportunity to fill in for Parsons if he is unavailable.
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