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Injuries have proven to be a major issue early in MarShawn Lloyd‘s career. The third-year Packers running back is healthy now, though, and an adjusted offseason approach has given team and player optimism for a strong 2026 showing.
Lloyd has only played in one game to date in the NFL. The 25-year-old’s long list of injuries has led to questions about his future with Green Bay, although a notable role will await him if he can manage a healthy campaign in 2026. Lloyd has spent considerable time in recent months at the Meyer Institute of Sport, rehabbing under the guidance of Dr. John Meyer (who primarily works with the NBA’s L.A. Clippers and NHL’s L.A. Kings). The results have been promising.
“He is amazing,” Lloyd said of Meyer when reflecting on his recovery process (via The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman). “We figured out what we needed to do, figured out what I needed and we just attacked it the whole offseason… I knew that John Meyer was the place I needed to go to get my body where it needed to be.”
Injuries suffered in college led to Lloyd overcompensating at the times he suffered many of his NFL ailments, Meyer found. A lengthy period aimed at rectifying the problem – not unlike receiver Christian Watson‘s previous deep dive into his hamstring issues – could bring about a run of availability. That would be critical for all involved, especially given where things currently stand in Green Bay’s backfield.
Josh Jacobs has, as expected, operated as a workhorse during his first two Packers seasons. He was arrested last month as the result of an alleged domestic violence incident, however. Jacobs’ status is currently unclear as no formal charges have been laid at this time. Green Bay does not plan on making any running back additions as things currently stand.
Part of the team’s approach on that front will of course be dictated by Lloyd’s ability to remain healthy through training camp. The former third-rounder will once again be in line for a regular workload – even if Jacobs remains in place – so his health status will be worth watching closely this summer.
