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Packers Must Find No. 2 RB; Options Include Power, Speed (and MarShawn Lloyd)
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Packers Must Find No. 2 RB; Options Include Power, Speed (and MarShawn Lloyd)

Green Bay Packers On SI·Bill Huber·26 days ago
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GREEN BAY – In their search for depth in the backfield, the Green Bay Packers didn’t select a running back in last month’s NFL Draft. That doesn’t mean there are no drafted running backs, though, behind Josh Jacobs. Indeed, there are a bunch of draft picks in the backfield with MarShawn Lloyd, who the Packers drafted in the third round in 2024; Pierre Strong, a fourth-round pick by the Patriots in 2022; and Damien Martinez, a seventh-round pick by the Seahawks in 2025. “I think the biggest thing (is) we got the guys,” running backs coach Ben Sirmans said on Wednesday at Lambeau Field. “Obviously, staying healthy is going to be a part of it.” When OTAs kick off after Memorial Day, Chris Brooks will be the front-runner for the No. 2 job. He has proven himself to be a physical blocker in pass protection. During his infrequent opportunities as a ball-carrier, he’s shown himself to be a physical runner. According to Pro Football Focus, he’s averaged 3.79 yards after contact on running plays for his career.…

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