Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that Lloyd (ankle) will be ready to come off injured reserve in the near future, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports. Gutekunst suggested that Lloyd will take over the 53-man roster spot vacated by edge rusher Preston Smith, who was traded to the Steelers on Tuesday. The Packers are on bye this week, but if the Packers elect to open Lloyd's 21-day evaluation window in Week 11, the rookie running back could return to action as early as the team's Nov. 17 matchup with the Bears. After missing much of training camp and the preseason with hip and hamstring injuries, Lloyd didn't play Week 1, then carried six times for 15 yards and recorded a three-yard reception in his NFL debut in Week 2. He sprained his ankle in that Sept. 15 contest and was placed on IR two days later.
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name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD E. Wilson,RB9552544.61928.210712J. Reed,WR91111010.03312.21105C. Brooks,RB713534.1117.60013B. Melton,WR95346.8163.80093T. Kraft,TE9242.020.40102C. Watson,WR81-4-4.00-0.50040M. Willis,QB4161378.62934.31016J. Jacobs,RB91587624.83884.7322734M. Lloyd,RB16152.5515.00000J. Love,QB713282.2124.00474Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD E. Wilson,RB99124651305.186.03J. Reed,WR936476201737068.9280.019C. Brooks,RB7452970134.130.01B. Melton,WR951173150288.16.04T. Kraft,TE928393761356741.8259.015C. Watson,WR816272331524429.149.011R. Doubs,WR830454121423951.569.021J. Jacobs,RB91924128712114.2166.07L. Musgrave,TE457224065.515.01M. Lloyd,RB11133033.08.00A. Beck,FB30100000.00.00M. Heath,WR745267093.75.01B. Sims,TE93440130284.415.01D. Wicks,WR916431921243621.361.012Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD J. Bullard, SAF9 31 16 47 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 R. Rochell, CB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Wooden, DL6 2 6 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Myers, OL8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Van Ness, DL9 14 5 19 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 C. Brooks, RB7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Stokes, CB9 19 7 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Melton, WR9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Kraft, TE9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Watson, WR8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Wyatt, DL6 9 3 12 3 16 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 E. Cooper, LB9 23 17 40 2.5 23.5 5 2 0 0 1 1 0 M. Orzech, LS9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Mosby, DL8 0 1 1 0.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Doubs, WR8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Enagbare, DL9 7 12 19 1.5 19.5 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 Z. Anderson, SAF9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Slaton, DL9 6 11 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Williams, SAF8 17 10 27 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 I. McDuffie, LB9 26 28 54 0.5 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 R. Gary, DL9 12 12 24 2.5 16 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 T. Hopper, LB9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Oladapo, SAF3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Valentine, CB7 1 5 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 E. Jenkins, OL9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Rhyan, G9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Wilson, LB9 19 10 29 2 17 7 2 1 0 1 0 0 M. Heath, WR7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Brooks, DL9 6 6 12 1.5 11.5 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 K. Clark, DL9 11 9 20 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 J. Alexander, CB6 15 1 16 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 1 0 X. McKinney, SAF9 25 15 40 1 8 2 7 6 0 0 1 0 C. Ballentine, CB8 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Nixon, CB9 30 12 42 2 14 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 D. Wicks, WR9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Smith, DL9 6 13 19 2.5 20.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Walker, LB8 46 18 64 1.5 13 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that Lloyd (ankle) will be ready to come off injured reserve in the near future, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports. Gutekunst suggested that Lloyd will take over the 53-man roster spot vacated by edge rusher Preston Smith, who was traded to the Steelers on Tuesday. The Packers are on bye this week, but if the Packers elect to open Lloyd's 21-day evaluation window in Week 11, the rookie running back could return to action as early as the team's Nov. 17 matchup with the Bears. After missing much of training camp and the preseason with hip and hamstring injuries, Lloyd didn't play Week 1, then carried six times for 15 yards and recorded a three-yard reception in his NFL debut in Week 2. He sprained his ankle in that Sept. 15 contest and was placed on IR two days later.
Van Ness should see an increased role with the Packers' first-team defense following Preston Smith's trade to the Jets on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Van Ness served as a rotational edge rusher through the first nine games of the regular season while also contributing to special teams. However, following Smith's departure and assuming Green Bay doesn't add any other veteran edge rushers, Van Ness should start with the first-team defense alongside Rashan Gary and defensive tackles Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt. Van Ness -- the Packers' first-round selection of the 2023 NFL Draft -- has accumulated 20 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery during the 2024 regular season.
Nixon recorded six total tackles (four solo) and one quarterback hit in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. The South Carolina product tied Edgerrin Cooper and Xavier McKinney for the Packers' second-leading tackler in Sunday's loss, trailing Quay Walker's 12-stop performance. Nixon has now started all nine of Green Bay's games this season, recording 42 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and three passes defended. He's expected to continue making plays for the Packers' defense following the team's Week 10 bye.
Walker recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia played well in his first game back from a concussion, leading the Packers' defense total tackles. Despite missing Week 8's win over the Jaguars, Walker still ranks first on Green Bay's defense in total tackles with 64 across eight appearances this season. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option after the Packers' Week 10 bye.
Wilson had four carries for 28 yards and a touchdown and one reception for one yard in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. Wilson bounced back from a couple quiet weeks by finding the end zone for the first time since Week 3. The touchdown stands out, but Wilson worked behind both starter Josh Jacobs and fellow reserve Chris Brooks, and the bulk of his touches came with Green Bay in catch-up mode during the second half. Wilson has been productive this season when given the opportunity, but with Brooks perhaps even surpassing him and the possibility that MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) could rejoin Green Bay's backfield, it could be tough to justify holding onto Wilson with the Packers on bye in Week 10.
Brooks had two carries for 13 yards and three receptions for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. Brooks made some noise for the third time in four games, and although he finished relatively even with fellow backup Emanuel Wilson in both the snaps and touches categories, he was the first running back to enter the game behind starter Josh Jacobs, and he could have matched Wilson in the touchdown column had he and quarterback Jordan Love connected on a short pass in the first quarter. Brooks is gaining momentum, but the Packers are on bye in Week 10 and could get back rookie MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) before they take the field again, so Brooks may not be a priority addition quite yet.
Wicks was targeted three times and did not catch a pass in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. Wicks would have had a better day had he hauled in a pass from quarterback Jordan Love in the end zone during the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest, but when it was all said and done he was shut out in the receptions department for the third time in nine games. Wicks has found paydirt four times this season, but he has totaled just 16 catches and all of Green Bay's receivers are healthy, so it could be worth making a roster move with the Packers on bye in Week 10.
McManus made two of three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. Sunday's rainy conditions at Lambeau Field certainly were not ideal for kicking, but nonetheless, McManus misfired from 46 yards out in the second quarter -- his first miss in three games with the Packers. Green Bay will be on bye in Week 10, so those who have added him to their fantasy rosters will need to look for another option. There is reason to replace him altogether, but it should be noted that since McManus made his season debut in Week 7, only five more kickers -- pending the results of the Monday night game -- have attempted more field goals.