Ellis Merriweather - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Back to practice squad Merriweather reverted to the Packers' practice squad Saturday following Friday's 34-29 loss to the Eagles, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Merriweather was active for Friday's game due to MarShawn Lloyd being ruled out with a hamstring injury, though the former didn't end up playing a snap. Merriweather could be elevated from the practice squad again for Week 2 against the Colts if Lloyd is unable to suit up for that contest.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Active Friday Merriweather is active for Friday's game versus the Eagles in Brazil, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Earlier Friday, Green Bay elevated Merriweather from the practice squad, and he now will be in uniform with the team opting to make rookie third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) inactive. Emanuel Wilson (hip) was limited in practice this week, and while he's available for RB reps behind starter Josh Jacobs, there's a chance Merriweather may see the first NFL action of his career. In three preseason games last month, Merriweather averaged 3.8 yards on his 26 carries.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Packers elevated Merriweather to their active roster Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 25-year-old running back stuck around on the Packers' practice squad after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster in late August, and he's now been elevated ahead of Green Bay's regular-season opener. Merriweather's elevation likely means that one or both of MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) and Emanuel Wilson (hip) won't suit up Friday night.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks around in Green Bay Merriweather signed with the Packers' practice squad Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Impact Merriweather failed to make Green Bay's initial 53-man roster, but he's now been brought back as a practice squad player. The UMass product rushed for 99 yards on 25 carries during the Packers' three preseason games, and he could be elevated to the active roster if one of the three running backs on Green Bay's active roster misses time at some point this season.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make 53-man roster Merriweather was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Merriweather spent the second half of the 2023 season on the Packers' practice squad, and he signed with Green Bay in January on a reserve/future deal. He was competing for a depth spot at running back behind Josh Jacobs, and across three preseason outings, Merriweather turned 26 carries into 99 yards. If Merriweather clears waivers, he could look to stick around on the Packers' practice squad or explore his opportunities elsewhere.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis Merriweather talks TD in first Preseason game | Saints Training Camp 2023 New Orleans Saints running back Ellis Merriweather's post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2023 at the Ochsner Sports Performanc...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Jake Haener TD rollout to Ellis Merriweather | Saints-Chiefs Highlights | 2023 NFL Preseason Week 1 New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener rolls out on the 2-yard touchdown pass to running back Ellis Merriweather vs. the Kansas City Chi...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

UMass RB Ellis Merriweather signs with New Orleans Saints The Minutemen have another alum headed to the League in The Big Easy

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

UMass RB Ellis Merriweather invited to Green Bay Packers minicamp The bruising Minuteman back will have a chance to showcase his skills in rookie minicamp with the Packers this summer

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM