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Ryan Wood, Green Bay Press-Gazette · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 ·

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GREEN BAY − The Green Bay Packers backfield depth is getting thinner.

Running back Chris Brooks , the team's primary pass protector at his position, is being placed on injured reserve. Brooks had a 27-yard carry last week before injuring his ankle in a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

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Brooks has essentially played in a fullback spot for the Packers since 2024. With Josh Jacobs on the NFL commissioner's exempt list, Brooks has gotten an elevated role in the run game. He has 70 yards on 15 carries this season and, unlike MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson, has not fumbled.

Brooks' 4.7-yard average is best among running backs. None of the running backs has scored a rushing touchdown through four games.

The Packers elevated running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad earlier this week. Strong, Lloyd and Johnson will not share the workload for a run game that ranks last in the NFL.

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Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman stretches out to make his third-quarter TD catch over Kevin Miniefield. The Packers won, 37-6.
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The Packers' Don Beebe runs for a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Packers won, 37-6.
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The Bears' Bryan Cox (52) tries to bring down Packers running back Edgar Bennett (34). Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers fans cheer during the second quarter after a touchdown. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packer wide receiver Antonio Freeman during the Bears game. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman celebrates a third-quarter touchdown. Behind him is Craig Newsome. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers quarterback Brett Favre embraces Keith Jackson after his second-quarter touchdown catch. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers defenders Reggie White (92), Santana Dotson (71), LeRoy Butler (36) and George Koonce (53) pile on Bears running back Rashaan Salaam. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers linebacker Wayne Simmons gets a firm grasp on the ball in the end zone after taking the ball away from Ryan Wetnight in the first quarter. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers defenders Wayne Simmons (59), Craig Newsome (21), Doug Evans and LeRoy Butler celebrate after Simmons' interception in the first quarter. Ryan Wetnight (89) had the ball taken away. Green Bay won the game, 37-6.
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Packers running back Edgar Bennett goes airborne for some additional yardage in the second quarter. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers tackle Earl Dotson takes a breather while water vapor rises off his head. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Bears wide receiver Bobby Engram catches a second-quarter touchdown pass despite the efforts of Packers safety Eugene Robinson. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers quarterback Brett Favre keeps the ball to score a fourth-quarter touchdown vs. the Bears. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman catches a long pass from Brett Favre in the first quarter. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman hits the turf after being tackled by the Bears' Walt Harris at the start of the third quarter. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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The Packers' Desmond Howard and Eugene Robinson embrace after Howard scored a touchdown on a punt return in the third quarter.
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Packers linebacker George Koonce stops Bears running back Raymont Harris dead in his tracks during the first half. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers fans tailgate with their theme Christmas tree at a game against the Bears.
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Dorsey Levens scores a fourth-quarter touchdown during Sunday's game against the Bears. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
(Jeffrey Phelps)

Mike Pryor of Brookfield plays catch while tailgating before a game against the Chicago Bears. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers defensive lineman Gilbert Brown stops Bears running back Raymont Harris at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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Packers cornerback Doug Evans celebrates Eugene Robinson's second-half interception. Green Bay won the game, 28-17.
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 4: Chris Brooks #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs past Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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