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Lloyd

Lloyd will miss another four games while recovering from his appendicitis. He had just been designated to return from injured reserve after getting over his hamstring injury when the latest issue popped up. With another four games off the table, Lloyd’s rookie season is shaping up as a lost one with just six carries to his name so far.

It is likely only being done to place Lloyd back on injured reserve after he (unbelievably) woke up with appendicitis on Friday. That will reset his IR clock when it happens. The third-round rookie has played 10 snaps this year while dealing with a variety of injuries and maladies.

Lloyd’s health issues have run the gamut this season. The talented rookie is currently in returning from a stint on injured reserve, where he recovered from both ankle and hamstring injuries suffered earlier this year. Demovsky adds, “since Lloyd’s 21-day practice window opened already and an appendectomy usually requires several weeks recovery, the Packers are talking to the NFL to see if there’s a way he can still play later on.” We wish Lloyd a swift and complete recovery from his appendectomy. Re-draft managers do not need to continue rostering him at this time.

Lloyd has been limited in both practices to start the week, but the hamstring injury is somewhat new. He was placed on injury reserve due to an ankle injury, so we aren’t quite sure how much this hamstring injury will affect his return. The Packers currently only have 52 men on their active roster, and Matt LaFleur suggest on Thursday that the 53rd spot could be used on Lloyd. We won’t rule out the possibility of him being activated from IR before the weekend.

The Packers have an opening on their 53-man roster, and their decision not to fill it at this time generated some speculation on Thursday. The team designated Lloyd for return on Wednesday, meaning he can be activated to the 53-man roster whenever they deem fit. We’re still a few days removed from the Packers having to decide on what to do with Lloyd this week, but LaFleur’s response suggests he could be activated ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bears.

Lloyd went on injured reserve after suffering a severe ankle sprain in Week 2. He dealt with a hamstring injury throughout the offseason meaning the rookie has not gotten many reps as a member of the Packers. With his practice window open, Green Bay has 21 days to activate Lloyd from injured reserve. He was limited in the first practice of the week. Lloyd is worth stashing in deep leagues, but he isn’t likely to return this week and will be eased into the lineup once activated. Needless to say, we’re still many weeks away from him being a relevant fantasy option.

The Packers will open Lloyd’s 21-day practice window this week, meaning the team can activate the rookie anytime. It’s unlikely he’ll have a lot of room to run behind Josh Jacobs, who has seen a 33.3 percent opportunity share this season, but Lloyd could work in behind Emanuel Wilson once he gets up to speed. Lloyd has had a tough start to his rookie year. He dealt with injuries throughout training camp and has appeared in just one game so far. Whether he’s activated for Week 11 or not will hinge on how involved he is in practice this week.

Lloyd currently resides on injured reserve and is eligible to resume practicing as of today, however, the team has yet to activate his 21-day practice window. LaFleur initially told reporters, he thinks Lloyd is “getting closer” to a return before fielding the Week 8 inquiry. Fellow backup Emanuel Wilson has used Lloyd’s time on injured reserve to sew up the No. 2 RB role, efficiently averaging 5.0 YPC on 42 rushing attempts.

It’s been a frustrating start to the young career of Lloyd who has promising skills. After finally getting to see regular season action, Lloyd went out with an ankle injury. He missed time earlier this season with a hamstring injury and now he’ll take several weeks to recover and get to full health. The Packers have signed Chris Brooks from the practice squad for more Josh Jacobs insurance.

Lloyd said that he was day-to-day with the injury. The 23-year-old rushed six times for 15 yards and brought in one catch for three yards in his NFL debut, but he looked better than that line indicates. Whether Lloyd is able to go will hinge on his ability to return to practice, but even if he goes, Josh Jacobs is the bellcow of this offense.