Green Bay placed running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury. This move sidelines the guy who was leading their backfield in snaps this season, and it definitely shifts the landscape for their ground attack.
Green Bay’s New Backfield Shuffle Is On
To fill the immediate void, the Packers already brought up Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad earlier this week. He is now part of the running back rotation alongside MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson. But hold up, there is even more uncertainty brewing in that backfield! Josh Jacobs is still on the commissioner exempt list/suspension list, with the NFL still deciding whether or not to suspend him and for how long. Talk about a murky situation to navigate early in the season.
The IR Clock Is Ticking, And Another Return Is Brewing
Brooks will be out for at least the next four games, making him eligible to be activated back to the 53-man roster in Week 9 when Green Bay faces the New England Patriots. That is a significant chunk of time to be without the player who was taking the most snaps in your backfield. The Packers did not make a corresponding roster move after placing Brooks on IR, meaning they currently have an open spot on their 53-man roster. Interestingly, receiver Savion Williams, who is designated to return from injured reserve, started practicing this week. It is possible the Packers’ next move for their active roster is bringing Williams up as early as Week 6.
So, for the next few weeks, expect to see Strong, Lloyd, and Johnson carrying the load. All eyes will also be on the NFL’s decision regarding Josh Jacobs, and whether Savion Williams makes his comeback as soon as Week 6 to fill that open roster spot. It is a tricky situation for Green Bay, trying to navigate these backfield changes and looming decisions.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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