The Green Bay Packers offense is about to get even more dangerous thanks to some reinforcements coming into the bye week. Rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd was activated from injury reserve, opening his 21-day practice window.

Thanks to the Packers trading Preston Smith before the trade deadline, they have an open roster spot, which could be Lloyd’s if they want it.

The way this season is going, the Packers don’t necessarily need another running back. Josh Jacobs has been on a tear as one of the NFL’s best rushers. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks have also been complementary backup options for Jacobs so far.

And while they don’t exactly need a fourth running back, not only does Lloyd take over Jacobs’ burden as bell cow, but Lloyd is the perfect option for a change of pace out of the backfield if he can stay healthy the rest of the way. .

He leaves IR after an ankle injury. It was the latest in an injury-plagued start to his NFL career. Lloyd also dealt with a hip injury and a hamstring injury in the preseason. The Packers would like to get him back into the lineup, and not just for deep reasons. He could be a dynamic part of the offense that coach Matt LeFleur could have no problem using to his advantage.

What makes Lloyd a great addition to the Packers is how different he is from Josh Jacobs. While Jacobs is more of a downhill running back, Lloyd is the back who has breakaway speed to create explosive play.

Although he has had some injuries during his career, according to his draft profile, he is the type of back that should fit in well with Jacobs. Think of it like thunder and lightning.

LeFleur has to be happy that Lloyd is healthy again so he can find ways to implement him. Think about what division rival Detroit is doing with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. To some extent, that could be what the Packers are trying to do with Jacobs and Lloyd.

I’m sure the Packers will want to insert him into the lineup with his injury history, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they use the entire 21-day window to get Lloyd acclimated before activating him to the 53-man roster.

But once he’s in the lineup, I can see the Packers trying to use the two, just like the Lions use their dynamic backs together. People wondered why the Lions signed Montgomery and then drafted Gibbs. Now we see why it was important for them to have both on the roster. LeFleur and his offensive, smart staff need to look at that and be excited about the potential.