The Green Bay Packers are facing a familiar question this offseason: who will step up as the No. 2 running back behind Josh Jacobs? With Emanuel Wilson departing in free agency and no significant addition to the backfield yet, all eyes are on second-year pro MarShawn Lloyd.

Lloyd, a 2023 third-round pick, has shown flashes of explosiveness but has been plagued by soft-tissue injuries that limited his rookie campaign. The good news? He's now working through the same training program that helped Christian Watson get on track at UW. If that program works its magic, Lloyd could be the reliable backup the Packers need in Matt LaFleur's run-heavy offense.

But here's the reality: the running back position sees some of the highest attrition in the NFL. You don't just need one good back—you need two or three to survive a 17-game season. That's why Packers columnist Pete Dougherty isn't convinced the current room is enough.

The Packers did sign undrafted rookie Jaden Nixon out of Central Florida, but at 5-foot-9 and 199 pounds, he's a smaller back who averaged 6.1 yards per carry across stints at Oklahoma State, Western Michigan, and UCF. While he could surprise, expecting a rookie to step in as the No. 2 is a tall order.

So what's the plan? Dougherty believes the Packers will likely add another running back before training camp, during camp, or even via trade before the deadline. Whether that's a veteran free agent or a camp cut remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Green Bay can't afford to rely solely on Lloyd's health and hope.

For now, the backup running back battle is the most intriguing storyline in Packers camp. Will Lloyd stay healthy and seize the role? Will Nixon emerge as a surprise contributor? Or will general manager Brian Gutekunst make a move to bring in a proven veteran? Stay tuned—this one's far from settled.