Appendicitis delaying Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd's return from ankle injury
Nov 15, 2024
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyds return from injured reserve is on hold due to a case of appendicitis.Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that Lloyd started feeling some pain and asked Packers vice president of player health and performance Bryan Engel and head athletic trainer Nate Weir to check his abdomen.They sent him in, and sure enough, thats what it is, LaFleur said.Lloyd has been on injured reserve since Sept. 17 due to an ankle issue and has played in only one game this season, but the third-round pick from Southern California had been practicing again this week to begin working toward his eventual return.Now he must deal with another setback.Hell rebound, LaFleur said Friday. Im confident in that. Thats what I told him. But it is a shame, certainly.In the lone game hes played this season, Lloyd rushed for 15 yards on six carries in a Sept. 15 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.The Packers selected him out of Southern California with the 88th overall pick in this years draft. Lloyd spent his final college season at Southern California after playing at South Carolina from 2021-22.Green Bay (6-3) also has ruled rookie guard Jordan Morgan (shoulder) out for Sundays game at Chicago (4-5). Defensive lineman Colby Wooden (shoulder) is doubtful, while cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) and safety Evan Williams (hamstring) are questionable.Alexander and Williams didnt play in the Packers last game, a 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Nov. 3.___Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error