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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Pierre Strong Jr.
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All Acme Packing Company insights about Pierre Strong Jr.
NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. was seen working with the rehab group in practice, indicating he is dealing with an injury that is affecting his availability; this rehab status likely explains why the Packers added a second practice squad running back.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Released by the Packers in connection with the Kaleb Johnson trade acquisition, clearing roster space in Green Bay's running back room.PositiveUsageAug 30, 2026
Return specialist recorded 68-yard kickoff return in preseason game in Denver, which would have ranked as the best kickoff return in the NFL last year by nearly three full yards. Packers averaged 32.6 yards on six kickoff returns in preseason, bolstered significantly by Strong's effort.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Strong Jr. is the next man up at running back if Josh Jacobs is suspended by the NFL before cutdown. Unlike MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks, Strong Jr. had to suit up in the preseason finale. Savion Williams wouldn't be surprised if Strong Jr. and undrafted rookie Jaden Nixon both make the initial practice squad.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Strong was drafted by New England in the fourth round of 2022 after an elite final season at South Dakota State (240 carries, 1686 yards, 18 TDs). Traded to Cleveland after his rookie year, he increased workload from 10 to 63 carries, serving as a passing-downs specialist while averaging 4.5 yards per carry and 8 yards per reception. The source prefers Strong over Marshawn Lloyd as the potential 'lightning' to Josh Jacobs' 'thunder,' citing Strong as the better athlete despite his smaller size and noting he has been more durable than Lloyd. In preseason action against Denver, Strong averaged 4.6 yards per carry on eight carries and returned a kickoff 68 yards, demonstrating elite agility and big-play ability.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
The source believes it will be difficult for Green Bay to keep RB4 Pierre Strong Jr. on the 53-man roster barring suspension or injury, but expects him to be a priority practice squad signing.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
The source projects it will be tough for Strong Jr., the Packers' fourth running back option, to make the 53-man roster barring injury or suspension. However, he is expected to be a practice squad priority and could be called up if Green Bay loses a running back to injury.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Strong Jr. received 5 snaps with the second-team offense in the Broncos game.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. played 5 snaps with the second-team offense against Denver, behind Chris Brooks (9 snaps) and MarShawn Lloyd (7 snaps) in the backup running back rotation.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Fourth-string running back busted a 68-yard kickoff return on special teams, demonstrating explosive play on coverage units.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
The Packers' fourth back; had been taking on Chris Brooks' snaps on the punt team while Brooks was out of practice; now playing on the punt team as a wing with Brooks back; playing on the punt team and giving Green Bay more running back depth going into the season, along with giving Evan Williams a rest instead of having to run 40 yards before a defensive drive, could earn him a spot on the 53-man roster; mostly been a practice squadder in his time with the Packers, but if this continues, he might have a better chance of sticking on the roster than initially thought.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. out-snapped UDFA rookie Jaden Nixon 7-to-3 in the preseason opener, indicating the source's preference for Strong in the backup running back role.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. got the most running back work with the second-team unit (7 snaps), ahead of MarShawn Lloyd (3 snaps) and undrafted rookie Jaden Nixon (3 snaps), establishing him as the backup running back.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. was one of the team's top kick returners in the Packers' preseason opener, alongside receiver Savion Williams, ahead of receiver Skyy Moore; Strong's role suggests he has earned consideration for special teams duties.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
Listed as a backup kick returner on the Packers' first unofficial training camp depth chart behind Skyy Moore; Davion Williams predicts Strong, Will Sheppard, and Jaden Nixon likely don't make the initial 53-man roster barring injuries at their offensive positions.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. is getting most of the reps as the next man up behind the Packers' top running back trio of Jacobs, Lloyd, and Brooks; if either Jacobs or Brooks is not ready for the regular season, Strong Jr. could push into the rosterable conversation.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. appears to be ahead of running backs Damien Martinez and Jaden Nixon in the depth chart behind MarShawn Lloyd, Jacobs and Brooks.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. was among the kick returners working in the special teams period.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Competing with Damien Martinez for first-team reps at running back; whoever gains the edge in camp could make the 53-man roster if the Packers lose a ball-carrier.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr., a former fourth-round pick with 692 career scrimmage yards (550 from his two-year Cleveland stint), signed with the Packers' practice squad in early September 2025 and was activated for two regular-season games without seeing the field. He is currently the primary injury/suspension replacement option at running back but will likely return to practice squad status if the depth chart remains healthy heading into 2026 preseason.