Tag: Josh Jacobs

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) warms up before the game against Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Packers RB Josh Jacobs returns to practice after arrest

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since his arrest last month in an alleged domestic violence incident.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur referred to Jacobs’ status with the team as “business as usual” ahead of Tuesday’s OTA session, where video footage showed Jacobs going through drills with his teammates.

Jacobs, 28, had been away from the team after being arrested on May 26. Prosecutors in Wisconsin’s Brown County said last week that no decision has been made about filing formal criminal charges.

Entering his third season with the Packers after signing a four-year, $48 million free agent deal in 2024, Jacobs is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2020, 2022, 2024) and was a first-team All Pro in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing yards with the Las Vegas Raiders.

In seven NFL seasons, Jacobs has rushed for 7,803 yards on 1,840 attempts with 74 touchdowns. He has 269 catches for 2,072 yards and two scores in 105 career games (104 starts).

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff-arms Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 27-18. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Packers RB Josh Jacobs out of jail, investigation ongoing

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from police custody Wednesday following his arrest on several domestic violence charges.

No charges were filed, however, to which the Brown County (Wis.) District Attorney’s Office said there is a distinction between the evidence threshold for arrest and charges. “Probable cause” is the threshold for arrest, while “beyond a reasonable doubt” is what is required for charges of a crime.

“After reviewing the available evidence in this case, the Brown County District Attorney’s Office is not yet prepared to make a formal charging decision,” District Attorney David L. Lasee said in a statement. “Our office has requested additional investigation, as there is reason to believe that additional evidence may exist that would impact whether criminal charges are appropriate.”

Jacobs, 28, was booked Tuesday by the Hobart-Lawrence (Wis.) Police Department on charges of battery (domestic abuse, criminal damage to property), domestic abuse, disorderly conduct (domestic abuse, strangulation and suffocation) and intimidation of a victim.

The strangulation and suffocation charge is a felony, the others are misdemeanors, per Brown County jail records.

Jacobs’ lawyers released a statement on Wednesday.

“We are extremely pleased that Josh has been released from custody and that no criminal charges have been filed against him,” a statement from David Z. Chesnoff, Richard A. Schonfeld and Clarence Duchac read. “As we previously stated, we encourage everyone to keep an open mind while the matter is fully reviewed. We remain confident that, once all of the evidence is gathered and evaluated, it will confirm that no charges should be brought against Josh in the future.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur offered the following when asked about Jacobs during an OTA practice session on Wednesday:

“I’m going to stick with the statement we put out as an organization and just let the process play out,” he said.

Entering his third season with the Packers after signing a four-year, $48 million free agent deal in 2024, Jacobs is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2020, 2022, 2024) and a first-team All Pro in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing yards with the Las Vegas Raiders.

In seven NFL seasons, Jacobs has rushed for 7,803 yards on 1,840 attempts with 74 touchdowns.

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Dec 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball and quarterback Malik Willis (2) watches the play against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Packers’ Josh Jacobs arrested, charged with domestic abuse

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Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday on five charges, including three forms of domestic abuse, and booked into Brown County Jail in Green Bay, according to the Hobart/Lawrence (Wis.) Police Department.

Jacobs, 28, faces domestic abuse charges of battery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct, as well as intimidation of a victim and felony strangulation and suffocation.

On Saturday at approximately 8:37 a.m., the Hobart-Lawrence PD was dispatched to a disturbance complaint involving Jacobs.

“This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time,” Hobart-Lawrence police chief Michael Renkas said in a statement.

Jacobs denied the allegations through his attorneys.

“Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public,” attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and Clarence Duchac said in a statement. “We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course.”

The NFL told The Athletic in a statement that it has been in contact with the Packers, who said in a statement that it was aware of the matter but “will withhold further comment” given that it’s “an ongoing legal situation.”

Entering his third season with the Packers after signing a four-year, $48 million free agent deal in 2024, Jacobs is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2020, 2022, 2024) and a first-team All Pro in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing yards with the Las Vegas Raiders. In seven NFL seasons, he has rushed for 7,803 yards on 1,840 attempts with 74 touchdowns.

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) sits out practice again

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs did not participate in his second straight practice this week due to a knee injury, raising questions about his availability for Sunday’s game against the host Denver Broncos.

Jacobs told reporters on Thursday that an MRI on his knee came back clean earlier in the week. The three-time Pro Bowl selection also said he did not aggravate the injury during Green Bay’s 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears last weekend.

“I didn’t get hit on it last game, but toward the second half of the game last week it started to get stiff,” Jacobs said. “Just running around, casual swelling. That’s the main thing. Just trying to get the fluid out of there.”

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed concern about Jacobs’ status prior to Thursday’s practice.

“Any time a guy doesn’t practice there’s always concern. We’ll see,” LaFleur said. “He’s been battling through. He’s doing everything in his power to get ready to go.”

Jacobs initially sustained the injury in Green Bay’s 27-20 win over the New York Giants on Nov. 16.

Emanuel Wilson would be in line for a bigger workload should Jacobs be limited or ruled out for the Packers (9-3-1) in their game versus the Broncos (11-2).

Wilson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries when Jacobs sat out Green Bay’s 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 23.

Jacobs, 27, has rushed for 817 yards and 12 touchdowns in 12 games this season.

Signed to a four-year deal in March 2024, Jacobs has 7,691 rushing yards and 73 rushing touchdowns in 102 career games with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and Packers.

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) out vs. Vikings

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is inactive for the Sunday game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings.

Jacobs had been listed as questionable due to a knee injury. The three-time Pro Bowl selection sustained the injury during Green Bay’s 27-20 victory over the New York Giants last Sunday.

Emanuel Wilson is expected to handle the bulk of the rushing duties for the Packers (6-3-1) in place of Jacobs, who has rushed for 648 yards. Jacobs’ 169 carries are fifth-most in the NFL, while his 11 rushing touchdowns rank second in the league.

Signed to a four-year deal in March 2024, Jacobs has 7,522 rushing yards and 72 rushing touchdowns in 100 career games.

Listed as active for the Packers for the first time since Week 6 is defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness, who has been out with a foot injury.

Also inactive for Green Bay are rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, linebackers Quay Walker and Jamon Johnson, cornerback Nate Hobbs, offensive lineman Donovan Jennings and kicker Lucas Havrisik.

Inactive for the Vikings (4-6) are linebacker Austin Keys, offensive linemen Joe Huber and Walter Rouse, tight end Ben Yurosek, outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard and defensive lineman Elijah Williams.

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs participates in practice

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs participated in practice segments open for media viewing on Thursday, catching passes out of the backfield and running after receptions.

Within the short viewing period, Jacobs showed no signs of physical limitations. The Packers (6-3-1) later revealed he was a limited participant due to a knee injury.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder) said he’s “feeling good” and plans to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings (4-6). Love and Jacobs were sidelined by injuries in Green Bay’s win over the New York Giants last week. Love only missed seven snaps and was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

What the skill-position assembly around Love might be on Sunday is still unclear. Five of the team’s top six receivers were on the injury report to start the week and that doesn’t include Jayden Reed (foot, clavicle), who caught passes on the JUGS machine Thursday. Reed has been on injured reserve since September and underwent surgery for a Jones fracture in his foot.

Love’s No. 1 receiver Romeo Doubs (wrist) was seen only during parts of Thursday’s practice. He was listed as a limited participant.

Jacobs, 27, was replaced in the backfield last week by Emanuel Wilson. But head coach Matt LaFleur insists the team’s RB1 is “truly day-to-day” and could start when the Vikings come to Green Bay on Sunday.

Jacobs is fifth in the NFL with 169 carries and has 11 rushing touchdowns, which ranks second in the NFL. He has rushed for 648 yards.

Jacobs is going for his fourth game in a row at home with 100 or more yards from scrimmage and 10th in row at Lambeau with a rushing TD.

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Reports: Packers RB Josh Jacobs day-to-day with knee injury

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs avoided a major knee injury and is considered day-to-day, according to multiple reports.

Jacobs was hurt Sunday in the Packers’ win over the New York Giants. He gained 40 yards on seven carries before leaving early in the second quarter.

Emanuel Wilson replaced Jacobs in the backfield and scored on an 11-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. Wilson would be in line to start if Jacobs is unable to play against the Minnesota Vikings this week.

Despite practice limitations with ankle and soft-tissue injuries the past two seasons, Jacobs is fifth in the NFL with 169 carries and has 11 rushing touchdowns. He regularly rests during Wednesday practices because of his heavy workload but was given an “11 out of 10” for toughness by head coach Matt LaFleur when an ankle issue impacted him last season.

LaFleur said Jacobs is a “coach’s dream” because of his work ethic and determination to “find a way to get it done.”

In two of the past three seasons, Jacobs has played in every regular-season game and tallied 300-plus carries.

Signed to a four-year deal in March 2024, Jacobs has 7,522 rushing yards and 72 rushing touchdowns in 100 career games.

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) ruled out vs. Giants

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game against the host New York Giants with a knee injury.

Jacobs gained 40 yards on seven carries before leaving early in the second quarter.

He initially was ruled as questionable to return but was downgraded to out with the Packers and Giants tied 13-13 at halftime.

Emanuel Wilson replaced Jacobs in the backfield and scored on an 11-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff-arms Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter (49) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 27-18. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Packers RB Josh Jacobs active; Cards QB Kyler Murray sits again

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is active for Sunday’s game at the Arizona Cardinals.

Jacobs (illness/calf) was listed as questionable, but was a full participant in practice on Friday. He warmed up on the field and will be in the Packers’ backfield for the game.

Jacobs entered Sunday second in the NFL with six touchdowns through five games this season. He recorded season-bests of 5.2 yards per carry and 93 rushing yards in the 27-18 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 12.

Green Bay kicker Brandon McManus (quadriceps) was declared out and will miss his second consecutive game. Lucas Havrisik will handle the kicking duties after converted all three field goal attempts a week ago.

For the Cardinals, quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) has been ruled out and Jacoby Brissett will make his second consecutive start. Brissett threw for 320 yards (27-of-44, 2 TDs, 1 INT) in a 31-27 loss at Indianapolis last week.

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