India, Dec. 15 -- The Green Bay Packers are bracing for potentially difficult news after star defender Micah Parsons left Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos, with a non-contact injury to his left knee. Parsons, one of the league's most disruptive pass rushers this season, was helped off the field and ruled out soon after.

While the team has yet to confirm a formal diagnosis, early indications suggest the injury could keep Parsons sidelined for an extended period.

Parsons went down without contact and immediately grabbed at his left knee, remaining on the ground in visible pain. Trainers assisted him to the sideline before escorting him to the locker room, and the Packers later ruled him out for the remainder of the game...