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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Strong aligns as the inside man in the bunch on the 4th & 4 play and runs a dueling drag route as part of the Mesh Sit concept, crossing a couple yards down the field; he would be the 5th read on the play if Love were to work off DJ Reed's coverage, making him difficult to reach in the progression.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Running back unable to produce in Packers' historically bad rushing attack; part of a backfield where no option has been able to generate consistent ground-game production.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Pierre Strong has a -0.7 ADOT among Packers running backs, indicating he is being targeted on short routes near the line of scrimmage, consistent with the team's approach to most of their running back group outside of Josh Jacobs.NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. has been pushed down to RB3 in Green Bay's depth chart following Josh Jacobs' addition to the roster; the source suggests Strong could be moved to the practice squad if Chris Brooks is activated from injured reserve.PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026
Moved ahead of Kaleb Johnson in the running back depth chart down the stretch, securing a spot on the game-day roster for the Lions matchup.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Strong combined with Marshawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson for 15 carries on first downs, gaining just 25 yards net. Play-by-play shows Strong had multiple first-down carries with results of 0 yards, 1 yard, 2 yards, 5 yards, 2 yards, 4 yards, 5 yards, and 2 yards, contributing to the Packers' 18.5% first-down success rate.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. led the Packers backfield in snaps for the second straight week, playing 41 snaps in Week 6 against Dallas after playing 25 in Week 5 against Chicago. Head coach Matt LaFleur recently stated that if Strong, who dealt with a hamstring issue earlier in the year, had been healthy in Week 1, he would have played for the team despite being on the practice squad. The source suggests Strong could be elevated as a game-day replacement when Josh Jacobs is activated, positioning him as the preferred option over Kaleb Johnson.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Strong recorded a check-down reception from Love that resulted in a third-down conversion early in a Packers drive.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster to replace Chris Brooks, who went on injured reserve, representing one of only two practice squad call-ups the Packers have made this season due to injuries.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Strong Jr., fresh off his practice squad promotion, earned 24 snaps in Week 5, nearly matching MarShawn Lloyd's 26 and significantly out-snapping Kaleb Johnson's 9. The source notes this represents a displacement of Johnson from the rotation.NegativeDepth ChartOct 11, 2026
Strong supplanted Kaleb Johnson in the lineup as the Packers' RB2 throughout the first quarter, punching through the line on a 4th-and-1 at the Bears' 23-yard line to move the chains.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Strong has been promoted from the practice squad and will play in Week 5 for the Packers; he joins Marshawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson in the backfield after Chris Brooks was placed on injured reserve.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Pierre Strong will roll up into a gameday role for the Packers in Week 5, likely on special teams as well as taking some snaps as a third-down back, due to running back Chris Brooks being placed on injured reserve; this represents a direct path to offensive snaps.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Pierre Strong Jr. was promoted from the practice squad earlier this week to backfill Chris Brooks in the Packers' running back rotation, positioning him for increased playing time with Brooks sidelined.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
Promoted from practice squad to active roster; now part of Packers' three-man RB rotation alongside MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson for Week 5 divisional matchup against Bears, filling the void left by Chris Brooks' ankle injury.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
Strong was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Thursday, likely due to Brooks' uncertain ankle status; if he can read blocks reasonably well and hold onto the football, he could be an upgrade over the struggling trio of Lloyd, Johnson, and Brooks.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Strong was signed to the Packers' active roster as a fourth running back option, likely to back up MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson in the running back unit and potentially replace Chris Brooks on special teams; Strong has not played in a regular-season game for Green Bay in his two years with the club but was activated last year due to injuries.PositiveDepth ChartOct 8, 2026
If the Packers are without Chris Brooks, they will have only two running backs on the 53-man roster, making it likely that Green Bay will call up Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad for the game against Chicago Bears.NegativeDepth ChartOct 6, 2026
Running back on the Packers' practice squad who is a viable candidate to earn a gameday callup if Chris Brooks' injury is significant enough to keep him out of the lineup this weekend.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. is positioned as the likely elevation candidate from the practice squad if Chris Brooks remains unavailable, potentially filling the 53-man roster spot opened by Edgerrin Cooper's season-ending injury. Strong Jr. stands to gain significant backfield opportunity and snap share if Brooks' ankle injury sidelines him.NegativeDepth ChartSep 30, 2026
Listed on the Packers' full practice squad roster as a running back, providing depth at the position.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
RB currently on Green Bay Packers practice squad with hamstring injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. is on the Packers' practice squad with a hamstring injury noted in the roster composition.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.