The Green Bay Packers activated rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd off injured reserve on Monday, but it’s unclear how long Lloyd will remain on the 53-man roster after he needed surgery for appendicitis last Friday.
The Packers had an open roster spot, so no corresponding move was required.
Lloyd, a third-round pick out of USC, originally went on injured reserve after injuring his ankle in Week 2. He was designated for return last Monday and looked on track to return to the roster ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Chicago Bears, but the internal issue kept Lloyd on injured reserve.
Now that Lloyd is activated, the Packers have two choices: either keep him on the 53-man roster until he’s healed from appendicitis, or place him back on injured reserve or on the non-football illness (NFI) list and return him later in the season.
Teams have placed players on the NFI list following appendicitis in the past, although it’s unclear if Lloyd would be eligible considering the issue was first found at a team facility.
In 2022, left tackle David Bakhtiari had surgery for appendicitis and missed three games. Going on injured reserve would mean Lloyd misses at least four more games.
Lloyd has appeared in only one game this season. He carried six times for 15 yards and caught one pass for three yards in the Packers’ win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2.
Expect another roster move involving Lloyd this week.