MarShawn Lloyd fantasy football news and podcast insights

RB MarShawn Lloyd was involved in a fumble play on Day 1 of camp when LB Zaire Franklin stripped the ball from Lloyd after a short reception.

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RB MarShawn Lloyd had a short reception that was stripped by LB Zaire Franklin during practice.

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PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026Zain Dhanani

Speculative on MarShawn Lloyd, but what you want to hear: Not just a 3rd down back - feature back in the making Catching passes out of the backfield Take: Stay healthy MarShawn Lloyd! Via @mikespofford

JJ Zachariason views Lloyd as a complementary back prospect who profiles more as a backup than a bell cow, but notes Green Bay's need for depth in the backfield given Josh Jacobs' age and potential wear-and-tear concerns. Lloyd's injury history has limited his opportunities since being drafted, but Zachariason suggests he could carve out a role if healthy. Recommends a last-round dart in season-long leagues or rounds 17-18 in best ball on DraftKings as a reasonable speculative play to see what Lloyd can do when available.

PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Marshawn Lloyd spent two to three months at a specialized injury rehab institute in the offseason and was found to be overcompensating for a previous ACL injury. JJ Zachariason notes this is similar to Christian Watson's hamstring rehab work and expresses hope Lloyd recovers well. As a prospect, Zachariason didn't view Lloyd as super high-end, profiling him more as a complementary back than a full bell cow, though that may be what Green Bay needs.

PositiveInjuryJul 30, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

During his final two collegiate seasons, Lloyd was 20th and 16th in yards after contact per attempt, third and 18th in breakaway rate, and fourth and 15th in elusive rating (per PFF, minimum 100 carries), demonstrating elite talent metrics that support his camp performance.

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MarShawn Lloyd is making noise in training camp with explosive flashes, including bouncing a middle run outside and darting around defenders to the edge for a touchdown. Derek Brown notes Lloyd has looked explosive and is everything the Packers thought they were drafting. Lloyd should be inching closer to the clear handcuff tier of backs for fantasy if he can continue this charge throughout the preseason, though the big worry is whether he holds up as practices and reps pile up.

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Lloyd is available at a cheap price (ECR: RB68) as a buy-low candidate despite being a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career but is now healthy. At 25 years old, he has time to prove himself with the Packers. Josh Jacobs is aging and dealing with off-field issues, creating a potential opportunity for Lloyd to earn playing time. The source emphasizes that Lloyd won't cost much to acquire.

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Lloyd was a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft considered an intriguing prospect but has struggled to stay healthy. Now healthy at age 25, he has time to prove himself with the Packers. Josh Jacobs is aging and dealing with off-field issues, creating opportunity. The source positions Lloyd as a cheap acquisition with upside given his youth and the potential for increased playing time.

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Marshawn Lloyd took some 1st team reps yesterday Team wants to keep building his workload during camp Jordan Love called him a special playmaker Important to note Chris Brooks is on NFI so he wasn’t practicing Via @mikespofford

PositiveNewsJul 30, 2026Jared Smola

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MarShawn Lloyd is listed in the Bargain Bin at $2, indicating the source views him as a value pick at that price point.

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MarShawn Lloyd is listed in the Bargain Bin at $2 salary cap value, indicating the source views him as a low-cost option in 2026 fantasy drafts.

NegativeValueJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd is listed as a sleeper running back for the Packers with an ECR of 64 and ADP of 70, indicating expert consensus ranks him higher than average draft position.

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PositiveNewsJul 29, 2026Jared Smola

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“During 11-on-11, [MarShawn] Lloyd got started with the second unit, outrunning defenders to the pylon for a TD. He later took some first-team reps in Jacobs' place.” 😬 [Quoted](

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Jordan Love calls MarShawn Lloyd a guy that the Packers need to have on the field. "MarShawn's gone through his fair share of things, so to have him healthy, to have him out there, it's great," Love says. "Once we get into the preseason and going into the season, that's a guy we need to have out there, because I know he's going to be a special playmaker. Somebody that can make those big, explosive plays in the run game and the pass game. I think, for him, it's just trying to find ways to stay...

PositiveNewsJul 29, 2026Jared Smola

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“The flashes from running back MarShawn Lloyd continue. On one play Wednesday, he bounced a middle run outside like he was shot out of a cannon and darted around St-Juste to the edge for a touchdown. His unique speed and explosiveness were evident once again. There’s nothing like it in the Packers’ running back room. He just has to stay healthy.” 😬 [Quoted](

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Jordan Love calls MarShawn Lloyd a guy that the Packers need to have on the field. "MarShawn's gone through his fair share of things, so to have him healthy, to have him out there, it's great," Love says. "Once we get into the preseason and going into the season, that's a guy we need to have out there, because I know he's going to be a special playmaker. Somebody that can make those big, explosive plays in the run game and the pass game. I think, for him, it's just trying to find ways to stay...

PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026Zain Dhanani

Marshawn Lloyd is healthy and participating in practice and scoring TDs Has to stay healthy but could play a complementary role this season

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Takeaways from day 1 of #Packers training camp • Lukas Van Ness looks ready to fully break out • Marshawn Lloyd is as explosive as anyone you'll see on a field • Brandon Cisse playing with the 1s • Isaiah Neyor continues his impressive offseason • Jager Burton left early

The source explicitly places Marshawn Lloyd on their do-not-draft list, citing his status as the reason for avoidance despite being healthy.

NegativeBustJul 28, 2026Fantasy Football Today

The source characterizes Marshawn Lloyd as a poor man's Jonathan Brooks, meaning Lloyd has less college hype and is not being drafted the same way as Brooks. The source notes that fantasy value for Lloyd is banking on the idea of him as a prospect rather than anything he's done as a professional, and there's uncertainty about his durability given hamstring issues and physical concerns similar to those affecting other receivers.

NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Harris Fantasy Football Podcast

Marshawn Lloyd has attended the hamstring institute during the offseason, addressing a potential injury concern; the source views this as a positive step that should have been taken earlier in his career, suggesting Lloyd is taking proactive measures to improve his durability and availability for the Packers.

NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Harris Fantasy Football Podcast

Running back durability and health status is a key concern for 2026; the Packers must determine whether MarShawn Lloyd can stay healthy throughout the season, which directly impacts his role and fantasy relevance.

NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Acme Packing Company

MarShawn Lloyd is positioned near the top of the Packers' 2026 training camp watch list, signaling strong organizational interest in his development and potential emergence as a key contributor.

PositiveBreakoutJul 27, 2026Acme Packing Company

Lloyd has been an intriguing backup RB target, but Josh Jacobs' legal situation has improved significantly—the DA declined to file charges on disturbing allegations, making it increasingly unlikely Jacobs will face disciplinary action this season. Jacobs was officially present at OTAs and will remain the Packers' clear-cut No. 1 option. While Lloyd would have contingent upside if Jacobs were unavailable, he hasn't been the picture of health throughout his NFL career. With Emanuel Wilson departing, there's some optimism, but the path to relevance with Jacobs in the picture remains murky.

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Health durability is a central question for the Packers' running back depth entering 2026, with Lloyd's ability to stay healthy being a key focus area.

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Health and durability are central concerns for the Packers' running back depth entering 2026 training camp.

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Durability is a key concern for the Packers' running back entering 2026, with health maintenance being a central question for the position unit.

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Health durability is a central concern for the Packers' running back depth entering 2026 training camp.

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Health durability is a key concern for the Packers' running back entering 2026, with staying healthy identified as a primary question for the position.

NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd is near the top of the list of players the source is most excited to watch at Packers 2026 training camp, suggesting significant interest in his development and potential impact.

PositiveBreakoutJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a deep-league value pick in the 2026 draft cheat sheet, indicating strong undervalued fantasy potential in deeper formats.

PositiveValueJul 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Spent multiple months at Meyer Institute of Sport (LA Kings facility; institute director John Meyer is Clippers Chairman of Performance, Health, and Wellness) during offseason. Community split: some bullish on Lloyd as undervalued in drafts given legitimate rehab effort and low ADP, actively scooping him in best ball; others remain skeptical of durability given injury history and joke about inevitable re-injury. Consensus that institute is credible, but durability track record creates hesitation.

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PositiveNewsJul 25, 2026Zain Dhanani

Speculative, but if MarShawn Lloyd is not good in preseason the Packers could look for a veteran free agent (mentioned Cardinals RBs) Via @AaronNagler

The Packers have expressed interest in implementing Marshawn Lloyd more into the offense, suggesting increased opportunity for the running back in the team's backfield plans.

PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Lloyd's ADP has risen 11.7 spots since July 1 (now 196.2, RB59). The source recommends him as a priority bench stash entering 2026, especially given Josh Jacobs' potential legal issues from a pending domestic violence investigation, which adds another layer of upside if Lloyd can maintain his health.

PositiveValueJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd is finally healthy and primed to operate as the RB2 in Green Bay. The source highlights his college receiving prowess (13.3 yards per reception average) and explosive athleticism (4.46 40-yard dash at NFL Combine), positioning him as an immediate factor in the passing attack who can also take on drives to give Josh Jacobs breaks.

PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd could finally carve out a meaningful role after an injury-shortened rookie year; the source identifies him as a player poised for a larger role and expects him to provide another explosive option in the backfield, making him a key part of the Packers' internal development strategy for 2026.

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