James Starks, who played in just nine games this season after knee and concussion problems, was cut by the Packers on Tuesday.
The Packers were impressed by Eddie Lacy's appearance Monday at the start of their training program. One source told ESPN that the running back has lost between 15 and 18 pounds this offseason.
Packers running back Eddie Lacy must shed weight and return for training camp in much better shape, coach Mike McCarthy said.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said RB Eddie Lacy, who was demoted after missing curfew last week, will get a chance to regain his starting job. "Everything is in front of him," McCarthy said.
Eddie Lacy missed curfew Wednesday night, sources said, which is why the running back played just 19 snaps in the Packers' victory Thursday night against the Lions.
Eddie Lacy, who already has fallen behind James Starks on Green Bay's depth chart, is inactive Sunday against Detroit because of a groin injury.
