Josh Jacobs

One of the more eventful days in running back history, transactionally speaking, occurred March 11. More than a third of the league either signed a veteran starter or lost one, with several clubs in both camps. The Raiders ended up only in the first section, losing Josh Jacobs to the Packers hours into the legal […]

The Packers lost Aaron Jones, who left in free agency for the Vikings, but they replaced him by signing Josh Jacobs and drafting USC running back MarShawn Lloyd in the third round.

The Packers lost Aaron Jones, who left in free agency for the Vikings, but they replaced him by signing Josh Jacobs and drafting USC running back MarShawn Lloyd in the third round.

Green Bay's backfield got an overhaul this offseason

The Packers "see shades of Aaron Jones" in rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "Not only with his rushing ability, but his ability to catch passes out of the backfield," Fowler said. "So, the expectation is they're going to get him acclimated pretty early, try to use him a lot." Lloyd caught just 34 passes over his final three college seasons but averaged 13.3 yards per catch. The 220-pounder clocked a 4.46-second 40 time at the Combine, so he brings plenty of juice. We're not expecting Lloyd to see enough work behind Josh Jacobs to be a reliable fantasy play. But a Jacobs injury could turn the rookie into an exciting weekly starter.