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Packers Curb Hobbs’ Intensity Following MarShawn Lloyd’s Camp Injury

Matt LaFleur has said the Packers will adjust practice contact to protect teammates after Hobbs clipped MarShawn Lloyd in the first padded session.

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Overview

  • Coach Matt LaFleur warned Hobbs on the third day of no-pad practice to tone down his hits after he twice drove through wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks.
  • In the first padded practice on July 28, Hobbs clipped running back MarShawn Lloyd low, causing him to limp off with training staff support.
  • LaFleur emphasized that losing a player in practice hurts team depth and that the Packers must compete hard while protecting one another.
  • Hobbs, signed in March to a four-year, $48 million deal after five seasons with the Raiders, has embraced a self-described “dog” mentality that fuels his aggressive style.
  • The Packers intend to refine early camp contact levels as they integrate Hobbs’ energy into a secondary built around Jordan Love.