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LaFleur Bans Backflips as MarShawn Lloyd Seizes First‑Team Chances

Coaches curtailed risky celebrations to protect Lloyd’s availability before preseason snaps decide how large his role can be.

Overview

  • In a closed practice on Thursday, Lloyd scored multiple touchdowns and celebrated one with a backflip that prompted coach Matt LaFleur to tell him to stop doing flips.
  • Lloyd says he finally feels healthy after two injury‑marred seasons that limited him to one game, and he has completed multiple padded practices without setbacks this week.
  • With starter Josh Jacobs missing a practice with a groin issue, Lloyd took extended first‑team reps and has positioned himself as the top backup who could see a bigger role.
  • Packers coaches and the front office have praised Lloyd’s explosiveness but emphasized a cautious workload plan and banned risky celebrations to reduce the chance of another injury.
  • The team will use Family Night and the preseason to give Lloyd game‑like snaps that will largely determine whether he can handle meaningful regular‑season duties.