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Packers Reach Verbal Agreement to Trade $5.7 Million RB to ChargersGreen Bay, Wisconsin According to multiple league sources, the Green Bay Packers have reached a verbal agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers to trade running back MarShawn Lloyd in a deal valued at approximately $5.7 million. The agreement, pending medical evaluations and final league approval, is already being described as a calculated and forward-looking move benefiting both franchises. For the Chargers, the timing couldn’t be better. With injuries plaguing their backfield — particularly to Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris — Los Angeles needed fresh legs to power Jim Harbaugh’s run-heavy offense. MarShawn Lloyd, a 23-year-old USC product, brings a dynamic mix of speed, vision, and toughness. In his final college season, he racked up 820 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, averaging nearly four yards after contact, proving his ability to grind out tough plays. For Green Bay, the move aligns perfectly with general manager Brian Gutekunst’s roster philosophy — low risk, high reward. With Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson commanding most of the snaps, Lloyd’s opportunities have been limited since returning from a minor injury. Trading him opens up salary-cap flexibility, clears roster space, and keeps Green Bay’s long-term development plan on track. The deal also indirectly impacts Romeo Doubs, who is entering the final stretch of his rookie contract. By freeing up cap room — Green Bay currently sits around $20 million, per Spotrac — the Packers can better position themselves to offer Doubs a short-term, incentive-laden extension. The receiver has been on a hot streak with 13 catches, 179 yards, and four touchdowns through four games, making him a priority for the front office. When asked about his impending move, Lloyd spoke calmly but with conviction:“Green Bay believed in me first, and I’ll always carry that with me. But now it’s time to take everything I’ve learned here and make an impact in Los Angeles.” If all paperwork and medicals clear, the trade could become official within 24 hours, sending MarShawn Lloyd west for a new chapter — while the Packers continue refining their young, balanced roster built for sustained success.