The Green Bay Packers are heading into a pivotal offseason, and one of the key questions they’ll need to answer is what to do with their backfield depth chart. With Josh Jacobs locked in as the lead back, the focus shifts to the pieces behind him-specifically, what the future holds for MarShawn Lloyd.
Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick, came into the league with plenty of upside, but injuries have kept him from getting any real traction. He’s played just one regular-season game in two years, and it’s fair to wonder if the Packers are ready to pivot. After back-to-back seasons of being sidelined-hip, hamstring, and ankle issues in Year 1, followed by a hamstring injury that wiped out all of 2025-it’s been a rough start to what was once a promising NFL career.
But here’s where things get interesting: Atlanta might be the lifeline Lloyd needs.
New Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham made it clear this week that the team is aiming to overhaul its roster in 2026. That sets the stage for some bold moves, and while the Falcons already have a superstar in Bijan Robinson, there’s a potential opening behind him.
Tyler Allgeier has been a steady presence as RB2, but he’s heading into free agency and could be looking for a bigger role elsewhere. If he walks, Atlanta will be in the market for a complement to Bijan-and Lloyd could be a fit.
From Green Bay’s perspective, this could be a window to recoup value on a player who hasn’t been able to stay on the field. The Packers clearly saw something in Lloyd when they spent a Day 2 pick on him, but after two injury-plagued years, the calculus may be shifting. If they can get a Day 3 pick in return-especially from a team like Atlanta that’s motivated to make moves-it might make sense to pull the trigger.
That’s not to say the Packers are giving up on Lloyd. There’s still belief in his talent.
But with Jacobs continuing to produce-929 yards and 13 touchdowns last season on 234 carries-Green Bay doesn’t have to force the issue. Jacobs has been the workhorse, and unless someone clearly outshines him in camp, that’s not changing anytime soon.
Meanwhile, for Lloyd, a fresh start might be exactly what he needs. He’s still just 25, and there are teams that would be willing to bet on his upside if he can stay healthy. The Falcons, with a dynamic RB1 already in place and a GM looking to make his mark, could be a great landing spot.
At this point, nothing’s imminent, but there’s enough smoke here to keep an eye on. If Allgeier moves on and Atlanta starts dialing around for a backup, Green Bay might want to pick up the phone. It wouldn’t be a blockbuster, but it could be the kind of under-the-radar move that pays off for both sides.