Matt LaFleur instructs Packers to stop backflip celebrations
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has banned his players from performing backflips after celebrations by oft-injured players Christian Watson and MarShawn Lloyd. During a recent training camp practice, LaFleur told both players to stop these activities in order to prioritize their health. Lloyd acknowledged the ban, stating that LaFleur's decision is understood given his injury history, as he has played in only one game since being drafted in 2024. Lloyd explained that he attempted to bring energy to the offense with his celebrations, but will adhere to LaFleur's request going forward.
- •Matt LaFleur advises against backflips by teammates.
- •Christian Watson and MarShawn Lloyd performed backflip celebrations.
- •Lloyd has had a history of injuries, playing only one game since 2024.
- •LaFleur's stance is part of a broader injury prevention strategy.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur cracks down as MarShawn Lloyd, Christian Watson hit with bans
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur bans backflips after Christian Watson and MarShawn Lloyd celebrations
"Matt LaFleur just did something very interesting to prioritise performance ahead of the NFL season. LaFleur has stepped in at Green Bay Packers training camp after MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Watson were told to stop performing backflip celebrations.
"The Packers' head coach said he doesn't want to see any more backflips after two oft-injured players did them.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:31 PMMatt LaFleur cracks down as MarShawn Lloyd, Christian Watson hit with bans
Matt LaFleur just did something very interesting to prioritise performance ahead of the NFL season. LaFleur has stepped in at Green Bay Packers training camp after MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Watson were told to stop performing backflip celebrations.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:40 AMMatt LaFleur bans backflips after Christian Watson and MarShawn Lloyd celebrations
The Packers' head coach said he doesn't want to see any more backflips after two oft-injured players did them.
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