Packers place running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve after ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have placed running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve due to an ankle injury sustained in last week's game. Brooks had been a key contributor to the Packers' struggling rushing attack, which ranks last in the NFL. With Brooks sidelined for at least four games, the Packers will rely on MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Pierre Strong Jr. to carry the workload. The situation is compounded by Josh Jacobs still being on the exempt list. The earliest Brooks can return is Week 9 against the New England Patriots.
- •Chris Brooks placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.
- •He averaged 4.7 yards per carry, the best among Packers RBs.
- •Packers' rushing attack currently ranks last in the NFL.
- •Josh Jacobs remains on the exempt list without a return date.
- •Brooks' earliest return is Week 9 against the Patriots.
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"Packers running game has been dreadful and they just lost a player to IR.
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