Packers CB Hobbs Benched After Injury Hit on Lloyd in Practice

Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs, known for his physical style of play, was reprimanded and briefly benched by coach Matt LaFleur during the first padded practice after a low tackle on running back MarShawn Lloyd. Despite LaFleur's clear instructions to avoid tackles that bring players to the ground during training camp practices, Hobbs delivered a hard hit that caused Lloyd to suffer a leg injury, leading to him limping off the field and missing the rest of practice. Both the general manager and coach indicated that the injury likely occurred when Lloyd planted his leg to change direction, and Hobbs' hit may have come after the injury. Hobbs acknowledged the hit was not malicious, apologized, and accepted the coach's disciplinary action as a necessary reminder to balance competitiveness with player safety. LaFleur emphasized the importance of maintaining a physical but controlled practice environment, aiming to keep players healthy while fostering the toughness needed for deep playoff runs. Hobbs' aggressive tendencies had been a topic of prior discussion, with LaFleur repeatedly instructing him and the team to take care of each other in practice.