GREEN BAY, Wis. — For a player who has spent more time in the training room than on the field, Thursday offered a rare chance to remind everyone what he can do. MarShawn Lloyd, the Green Bay Packers' third-year running back, delivered a sharp performance, punching in two touchdowns while running with the first-team offense. He stepped in after Josh Jacobs, the team's lead back, was held out of practice with a groin injury.

Lloyd's path to this moment has been anything but smooth. Since entering the NFL, he has been plagued by a string of injuries—ankle strains, hamstring pulls, and even an appendicitis surgery that cost him valuable time. The result: a career stat line of just 15 yards in a single game appearance. For a player drafted to contribute, the frustration has been palpable.

Yet Lloyd's voice carried no bitterness after Thursday's practice. "I feel like the confidence of the coaches still have me here," he said. "You don't have three years, two years and not play. And, you know, now it's my time to give back. So I'm excited. I'm ready to go. And I'm going to show them why they picked me."

His teammates see the same potential. Quarterback Jordan Love highlighted the dimension Lloyd brings to the backfield. "He just adds another playmaker," Love said. "Very fast, very twitchy, the things he can do. And I think, you know, seeing more and more out of him in the passing game as well, it's one of those things we're going to keep building with him. You know, I think he's going to be a great addition. It's just staying healthy."

Head coach Matt LaFleur echoed that sentiment, calling Lloyd an explosive player but stressing the need for discipline. "He's an explosive dude that can create some big explosive plays," LaFleur said. "I think it's just we got to continue to be smart."

That point was driven home after Lloyd celebrated one of his touchdowns with a backflip. LaFleur made clear that such flair would not become a regular occurrence. Lloyd acknowledged the directive with a grin. "Receivers came in the running back room and said, you guys need to start celebrating more," Lloyd explained. "So that's the first thing that came to my mind. I can't dance, so I don't know how to do all that. Hey, if he says it's over, it's over."

Looking ahead, Lloyd is focused on Friday's Family Night event—a scrimmage-style practice that will be his first in three years where he is healthy enough to fully participate. For a player who has fought through so much, that milestone alone feels significant. The Packers hope his Thursday performance is a sign of more to come, provided he can stay on the field.