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News: 2 days agoLloyd (groin) is not practicing Tuesday due to a soft-tissue injury sustained during Monday's session, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Spin: Lloyd suffered what head coach Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst now believe to have been a non-contact injury during Monday's training camp session, per Bill Huber of SI.com. The 2024 third-round pick's current groin issue is the latest in a series of unfortunate injuries, including hip, hamstring and ankle problems, in addition to appendicitis, which limited him to a single regular-season appearance as a rookie. Lloyd will work to get healthy in time for Green Bay's preseason opener Aug. 9 versus the Jets, and he still has over a month to get right before Week 1 at home against the Lions on Sept. 7.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Lloyd is entering his second NFL season after being limited to one game during his rookie season. The 2024 third-round pick produced 18 yards on seven touches while playing 10 snaps in Week 2. Ankle and hamstring injuries then knocked him out for a few months and appendicitis ended any chance of a return. The 24-year-old may be the future lead back in Green Bay, but he'll begin his second season as the favorite for backup/change-of-pace duties behind feature back Josh Jacobs. The role is unlikely to lead to standalone value, but there's plenty of insurance appeal here in an offense that allowed Jacobs 337 touches (fifth most) last season. Lloyd is a fine late-round dart throw.