GREEN BAY – Whatever Eddie Lacy did in Detroit the night before the Packers’ game against the Lions last week that caused him to miss curfew and get demoted, he didn’t seem overly concerned about it on Wednesday.

Lacy was upbeat and singing at his locker before speaking to reporters for the first time about the incident, one that led to the embattled running back receiving only five carries against the Lions and not playing in the second half of the game the Packers would ultimately win on Aaron Rodgers’ Hail Mary.

"I feel alright, I’m cool," Lacy said about his disposition amid rampant speculation that he was out late with now-released running back Alonzo Harris on the eve of the game in Detroit.

When asked what happened that night that led to the discipline, Lacy kept his explanation brief. "I was just downstairs and I lost track of time," he said.

So what did he learn from the experience?

"Just be aware of the time, honestly," he said. "You know, it’s a life lesson, a lesson learned and it’s something you move forward from."

Lacy wouldn’t discuss Harris, the undrafted rookie who was cut by the Packers last week, ostensibly for his involvement in the episode. "I’m definitely here to just talk about myself," he said. "I don’t feel the need to share (information) when the other person can’t defend themselves."

An NFL.com report had indicated the team chose not to re-sign Harris to the practice squad because it considered him a negative influence on Lacy. The third-year back, who’s struggled this season with injuries, weight issues and underperformance, laughed at that suggestion and dismissed it, saying, "Of course, no."

He did allow that it was difficult to watch the team release Harris, with whom Lacy said he and fellow running back James Starks had become close.

"We hung out a lot, so to see that happen was devastating," Lacy said.

Lacy was ineffective early in the game against the Lions and didn’t see the field after halftime. Rookie John Crockett, promoted from the practice squad, took his snaps and gave the Packers a spark out of the backfield.

Lacy was asked what it felt like to watch most of the game from the sidelines.

"It was extremely tough, but it was a result of my own behavior," he said, "so it was just something I had to deal with."

Lacy said he sat down with head coach Mike McCarthy on Thursday and, though he wouldn’t reveal specifics, described the meeting as something of a clear-the-air session.

"We had a talk, we put it behind us and we’re moving forward," Lacy said. "I think we both got things out in that conversation, and we’re both moving forward from that incident.

"Once we both got our words out, I think that pretty much sealed it. But at the same time, talking only does so much. It’s about action, as well, so just proving that I can back up what we discussed and that I’m trustworthy."

Addressing the media during his usual press conference on Tuesday, McCarthy didn’t seem to have any lingering issues with Lacy. He described the runner as "rejuvenated" and expected him to have "a very good week of practice" and "be productive" in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.

"Everything Eddie wants to accomplish is right there in front of him," McCarthy said. "If Eddie or any other player wants to jump up and grab that opportunity, it’s right in front of them.

"We’re worried about what’s in front of us," McCarthy added. "We talk a lot about what’s behind us, way too much, and we’re really focused on today and beating the Cowboys, and that’s what I want everybody to think about, talk about, and that’s what we’re looking forward to."

That might be a sentiment easier stated than accepted by fans and media, who’ve followed Lacy’s turbulent year. After two consecutive strong seasons of rushing for more than 1,100 yards, Lacy, expected to be among the NFL’s best backs, reported to training camp overweight, suffered an ankle and later a groin injury, was replaced as the starter by Starks and then was disciplined for a curfew violation the night before a must-win divisional game.

Luckily for Lacy, he’s built up enough past credit that he didn’t suffer the same cruel fate as Harris, who’s now looking for a job. But Lacy, like McCarthy, isn’t focused on the past, only the future, and he thinks his best is yet to come.

"Definitely I do, but that’s still yet to be determined," Lacy said. "Whenever I get another opportunity, I’m going to keep rolling.

"Just play football, stick to what I know. Every day isn’t going to be easy, every game isn’t going to be 100 yards, but just limit turnovers, fall forward, get what I can and keep moving."