Packers utilize running back committee as Josh Jacobs remains sidelined

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 season with an uncertain running back rotation as they await the return of Josh Jacobs. In his absence, the team is set to rely on a committee approach featuring MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and Kaleb Johnson. Lloyd has dealt with multiple injuries throughout the preseason, while the team recently acquired Johnson via trade. Damon Bankston also joins the backfield mix as an emerging prospect. While the team remains without a clear lead back, the coaching staff anticipates that a collective effort will sustain the ground game. The organization has not provided a specific return date for Jacobs.

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