{"id":18010,"date":"2024-11-21T00:11:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T00:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18010"},"modified":"2024-11-21T00:11:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T00:11:30","slug":"packers-place-marshawn-lloyd-on-nfi-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18010","title":{"rendered":"Packers Place Marshawn Lloyd On NFI List"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Packers have placed rookie running back Marshawn Lloyd<\/strong><\/a> on the Non-Football Injury list, per NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Lloyd had just returned to practice last week<\/a> after spending several weeks on injured reserve due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 2<\/a>. The third-round pick then fell ill with appendicitis, making it unlikely that he would be able to play when his 21-day practice window expired.<\/p>\n

To avoid a reversion to season-ending injured reserve, the Packers activated Lloyd on Monday<\/a> before moving him to the NFI list on Wednesday, where he can recover from his appendicitis and remain eligible to return this season without counting against the 53-man roster limit.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t make this stuff up,\u201d said Packers head coach\u00a0Matt LaFleur<\/strong> last week when announcing Lloyd\u2019s diagnosis, per The Athletic\u2019s Matt Schneidman<\/a>. LaFleur had been encouraged by Lloyd\u2019s progress since returning to practice, but will now have to wait before getting any contributions from the rookie this season.<\/p>\n

Lloyd sat out of Week 1 with a hamstring injury, and his ankle and appendix have now combined to turn his rookie season into essentially a medical redshirt year. He managed just 15 yards on six rushing attempts in his NFL debut in Week 2, and will not play again until at least Week 16.<\/p>\n

The Packers are 7-3 and locked in a pitched battle for the NFC North title. Josh Jacobs<\/a><\/strong> has excelled as Green Bay\u2019s workhorse, ranking third in the NFL with 838 yards on 176 carries (4.8 yards per attempt), and second-year back\u00a0Emanuel Wilson<\/a><\/strong> has also averaged 4.8 yards per carry in backup and change-of-pace duties. The success of that duo will be a clear obstacle to Lloyd earning rookie playing time upon his return.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n