The ' backfield could look far different for Thursday night's Week 9 game against the San Francisco 49ers because of injuries and COVID-19 protocols.
Running back AJ Dillon was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and was ruled out for the clash with the Niners. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported fellow rusher Jamaal Williams was designated a "high-risk close contact" of Dillon and will also miss the contest.
Rob Demovsky of ESPN provided a statement from the NFL about Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin:
In addition, ESPN's Adam Schefter noted the Packers are "unsure" about whether No.