Packers’ Second-Year Safety Could Miss Rest of Season After Hamstring Injury in Preseason Clash vs. Colts

Indianapolis, IN – August 17, 2025 — Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd suffered yet another setback in Saturday’s preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, leaving early in the second quarter with a hamstring injury that now threatens to sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Lloyd had just returned to action after missing time with a groin injury and showed flashes of his big-play potential. He recorded six carries for 15 yards and a 33-yard reception after beating linebacker Austin Ajake in coverage. But the play ended awkwardly, with Lloyd stumbling as he reached for the ball and taking a low-high tackle that bent his leg unnaturally. He immediately reported tightness in his hamstring and did not return.

Head coach Matt LaFleur admitted after the game that the team fears the worst.

“We’ll see. It’s tough because MarShawn has worked so hard to get back, and setbacks like this are never easy. With the injuries he’s dealt with before, there’s even a chance he could miss the rest of the season — but right now the focus is on evaluating him and making sure we get him healthy for the long run.”

For Lloyd, it’s another cruel twist. The second-year back missed seven practices and the preseason opener with a groin injury, and as a rookie, he was limited to just one game after battling multiple hamstring issues, an ankle sprain, and even an appendicitis.

Green Bay hoped Lloyd would push for a depth role behind Josh Jacobs this season, but with his health once again in question, the Packers may be forced to rethink their plans in the backfield.

As roster cuts approach, Lloyd’s status will remain one of the biggest storylines in Green Bay — and his promising career now hangs in the balance.