Overview
- Josh Jacobs is on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List, removing him from practice and games and leaving Green Bay without its established starter.
- The Packers elevated MarShawn Lloyd into the presumptive Week 1 lead role, a move Lloyd signaled Monday when he told reporters opponents will learn who he is this season.
- Coaches have instituted a running-back-by-committee plan featuring Lloyd, Chris Brooks and recent acquisition Kaleb Johnson to spread snaps and assess durability.
- Lloyd has strong college production at USC but minimal NFL experience, with just six career carries and limited game snaps, so coaches are proceeding cautiously despite praise for his pass protection.
- The Exempt List keeps Jacobs paid but out of team activities while legal and league reviews continue, and the club has no firm timetable for his return which could affect how long the committee remains in place.