Packers RB Chris Brooks lands on IR, will miss at least 4 games

Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks has been placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games. This development came as the Packers placed him on the IR on Saturday, meaning he will miss Sunday's match against the Chicago Bears and subsequent contests against the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers before he is eligible to return.

Brooks, who led the team in snaps at running back throughout the first four weeks, suffered an ankle injury during the first half of last Sunday's victory in Tampa. Following the injury, he missed the entire week of practice and was listed on the final injury report released on Friday.

In anticipation of Brooks' absence, the Packers have opted to sign Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad. This move now makes more sense in light of Brooks' injury timeline, which is expected to exceed three weeks. Strong, who boasts kick return experience across 46 NFL games, will vie for playing time alongside Kaleb Johnson and MarShawn Lloyd for the next month.

Despite his injury, the Packers are desperate for a stronger performance at the running back position and are counting on Strong to provide a spark. Brooks is projected to be available for the Week 9 game against the New England Patriots.