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News: 2 days agoThe Packers placed Lloyd (ankle/hamstring/appendix) on the non-football illness list Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Spin: Green Bay designated Lloyd for return from injured reserve last Wednesday, opening a 21-day window in which to get him back on the active roster for the first time since he sprained his ankle Week 2 against the Colts. Only two days later, though, he felt pain in his side and then was diagnosed with appendicitis. The Packers activated him from IR on Monday with the anticipation that they would place him on a different reserve list in the near future, which now has come to pass. This move allows the team to get the rookie third-round pick back later this season once he completes his recovery, but in the meantime Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks will continue to earn the backfield reps that don't go to starter Josh Jacobs on game days.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Lloyd joins the Packers after being drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. Lloyd is a big-play threat from USC, who averaged 7.1 yards per carry for the Trojans last season. The Packers let Aaron Jones walk this offseason and AJ Dillon's season-ending injury means Lloyd could be the backup of the future behind Josh Jacobs. As it stands, Lloyd is an explosive and talented rookie, so he's worth a speculative late pick as insurance for Jacobs.