Packers place RB Chris Brooks on injured reserve

The Green Bay Packers have placed running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve following an ankle injury, according to an announcement made on Saturday. Brooks had been leading the backfield in snaps this season. The Packers have quickly filled the void left by Brooks' absence, bringing in Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad earlier in the week.

The team's current running back rotation will consist of Strong, MarShawn Lloyd, and Kaleb Johnson until Josh Jacobs is removed from the commissioner exempt list or suspension list. As of now, the NFL has not moved Jacobs off the exempt list, leaving the team unsure about potential disciplinary action against him. Brooks will miss at least the next four games on the Packers' schedule.

He will become eligible to be activated back to the 53-man roster for the Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. Green Bay has not made any additional roster moves, and they currently have an open spot on the active roster. The team had earlier practiced receiver Savion Williams, who is also set to return from the injured reserve, potentially making another roster move in Week 6.