Josh Jacobs, a running back for the Green Bay Packers, has experience in the NFL. He led the Raiders in rushing in 2022 with 1,653 yards and 2,053 yards from scrimmage for the season. Jacobs was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, and he appeared to have established himself as the league’s best running back. However, the following season, Jacobs suffered a quad injury that kept him out of the final four games of 2023.

Yes, he has sustained injuries, and as an accomplished NFL running back, he is aware of the physical toll that the sport can have. Because of this, he might be the ideal mentor for MarShawn Lloyd, the rookie running back for Green Bay, who was just placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury sustained during the team’s 16-10 victory against the Indianapolis Colts last weekend. Lloyd has sustained three injuries thus far. He experienced a hamstring strain in the preseason after suffering a hip ailment in training camp. That would be enough to discourage any young athlete, but Lloyd recently disclosed that Jacobs has been a huge psychological support system for him.

“Lloyd stated of Jacobs, “He’s been through it,” according to Dominique Yates of Packers News. “Every time I say something about it, or I come up to him and say, ‘Can’t catch a break,’ Josh will stop me and let me know it happens.” Lloyd will now have to miss a minimum of four games due to injury, but the Packers clearly want the rookie to take the time he needs to heal so that he can return for the second half of the season strong, especially with Jacobs looking like one of the best running backs in the NFL and Wilson, his second-year backup, looking capable.