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Packers coach bans backflip celebrations for Lloyd, Watson

8/8/2026

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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur banned backflip celebrations for rookie MarShawn Lloyd and veteran Christian Watson.
Lloyd said LaFleur told him, “Let’s not do that,” and relayed the order to Watson.
Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick, has played one game and missed the 2025 season because of injuries.
Watson missed the first seven games of 2025 after a Grade 3 ACL tear in January 2025 and later played ten games.

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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur banned backflip celebrations for rookie MarShawn Lloyd and veteran Christian Watson.
Lloyd said LaFleur told him, “Let’s not do that,” and relayed the order to Watson.
Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick, has played one game and missed the 2025 season because of injuries.
Watson missed the first seven games of 2025 after a Grade 3 ACL tear in January 2025 and later played ten games.