In the days after the Packers brought in running back MarShawn Lloyd from USC, using the No. 88 pick (a third-rounder) in the 2024 draft to add him to a revamped running back room that had just seen star Josh Jacobs brought into the mix, he spoke about his strengths as a player.
One of those strengths was his versatility, coming off a season in which he tallied 1,052 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns for the Trojans.
Talking to Green Bay reporters for the first time, Lloyd explained what separated him from other running back draftees: “Honestly, I feel like, being able to be used in any way possible. I can be used on special teams. I can be used on third down. I can be used on kickoff returns. I feel like being able to have that quickness and have that shiftiness, and that explosion, I feel like that’s something I can bring.”
Unfortunately for the Packers, there is almost no evidence to support that claim, despite Lloyd having kicked around the team for the past two seasons. He has played just one game, back in Week 2 of the 2024 season, in which he carried the ball six times for 15 yards, then went out with a hamstring injury that snowballed into a series of injuries–to his hip and ankle and, eventually, to an appendectomy.
Here in 2025, things have not been much better. We’re approaching Week 11, and Lloyd has yet to play because of an apparently very persistent hamstring injury.
Put this week, there was a ray of hope when it comes to Lloyd and his mysterious tenure with the Packers: He was at practice, working out at a brisk pace.
As ESPN reporter Rob Demovsky wrote on Twitter/X: “MarShawn Lloyd and Jayden Reed appear to have ramped up their rehab. Both still on IR so no photo or video allowed but they were working up a sweat off to the side.”
This comes just two weeks after it appeared that coach Matt LaFleur was writing off the possibility of a Lloyd return. LaFleur was vague in saying that Lloyd was sent to California to “get his body right,” and when asked about the possibility of Lloyd playing again, LaFleur said flatly, “I wouldn’t count on that anytime soon.”
Lloyd is still on the injured reserve, but could have his practice window opened at any time the Packers wanted to do so. he would then have three weeks to be activated or else he’d be sent back to IR. Strange to say, but given the point in the schedule, if Lloyd is to play in 2025, it’s likely he will have to show the Packers he is ready for a role sooner rather than later.
By Owen Crisafulli | November 14, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Rams are about to be hit by a bombshell that could change the course of their season — and it has nothing to do with their play on the field. Alaric Jackson, the Rams’ key starting left tackle, has found himself embroiled in a scandal that’s sending shockwaves through the NFL. A lawsuit was filed on Thursday alleging Jackson secretly filmed a woman during a private encounter — and now the Rams are scrambling to address the potential fallout.
McVay’s Jaw-Dropping Response to Lawsuit
In an exclusive statement, Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed he was “shocked” by the legal drama surrounding Jackson, calling it “the most bizarre situation I’ve ever dealt with.” McVay, typically calm under pressure, couldn’t hide his concern as he told reporters: “This isn’t just a legal issue, this is personal. I can’t talk about everything, but this is something we’ve been forced to handle privately. Let’s just say, not everything is as it seems.” The comment left many wondering if there was more to this story than meets the eye.
Rams’ Star Tackle Under Fire — Will He Be Sidelined for Week 11?
Despite the lawsuit, McVay hinted that Jackson will still start in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, one of the most important games of the season. But insiders suggest the decision might not be that simple. “If Jackson is distracted or this lawsuit affects him mentally, it could be catastrophic for the team,” an anonymous source close to the Rams told us. “Seattle’s defense could eat him alive if his head’s not in the game.”
Jackson, who signed a massive $57 million extension earlier this year, has been one of the league’s most reliable linemen, but this off-field mess raises serious questions about his future in Los Angeles. And fans are starting to wonder: will McVay’s faith in Jackson cost the Rams a chance at the playoffs?
The Truth Behind the Scandal — What We Know So Far
The lawsuit against Jackson alleges that he secretly filmed a woman during a private moment and later taunted her with the video. The incident comes just a year after Jackson was suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Now, with this new bombshell, could Jackson face even more severe punishment? The NFL has remained tight-lipped, but rumors are swirling that the league may step in again — and Jackson’s future in the league could be on the line.
Is Alaric Jackson’s Career in Jeopardy?
Sources close to the situation claim Jackson is “absolutely shaken” by the legal battle and that his future with the Rams is uncertain. Will the team stick by their star lineman, or is this the beginning of the end for his career in Los Angeles?
The Rams have yet to make any further comments, but the situation continues to unfold. Could this scandal be the secret weapon Seattle needs to knock the Rams out of playoff contention?
The NFL world is watching. Stay tuned.