Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs' Honest Take Throws Spotlight on MarShawn Lloyd 2 Aug 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Caleb Johnson (48) defends during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers: MarShawn Lloyd’s Injury Opens Door For Experiment

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 12:54 PM ET

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with some injuries heading into their first game in the 2025 NFL preseason.

Among the hurt bodies on their roster is running back MarShawn Lloyd, who has impressed at Packers training camp but is down with a lower-body injury he suffered last week. The injury was initially blamed on a hit by defensive back Nate Hobbs, but it was later found out to be a non-contact type.

With the former USC Trojans running back out of commission at the moment, the Packers are said to be open to testing out some creative approaches in the backfield.

“I’m told the outlook for MarShawn Lloyd’s groin injury is roughly one to two weeks, so he could be back as early as next week,” wrote Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “Don’t be surprised if the Packers, who love versatility on offense, experiment with backups Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson playing hybrid or fullback-type roles at times.”

When will Green Bay Packers RB MarsShawn Lloyd be healthy again?

Green Bay Packers: 2 Reasons Matt LaFleur Just Hit the Brakes on Practice 3 Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) rides a fan’s bicycle to practice during the first day of training camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.

As said by Fowler, the earliest Lloyd could return to the field is next week, which would rule him out for this coming Saturday’s preseason matchup versus the New York Jets at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Also, under that projection, he can be back in action for the meeting with the Indianapolis Colts on the road in Week 2.

The Packers can also just be extra careful and hold him back for the entire offseason, as they look forward to having Lloyd 100 percent healthy for their first assignment in the 2025 NFL season, which is a home game against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers: MarShawn Lloyd’s Injury Opens Door For Experiment 3 Running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) is shown during organized team activities for the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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