Josh Jacobs faces charges as Raiders delay naming a starting quarterback

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Josh Jacobs faces charges as Raiders delay naming a starting quarterback
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges as the NFL enters the final stage of its preseason. Elsewhere, the Las Vegas Raiders have not yet selected a starting quarterback, leaving the position battle between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza unresolved. Teams across the league are finalizing rosters and evaluating depth charts as exhibition games conclude. In other preseason activity, Tua Tagovailoa returned to Miami on Friday for a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. This appearance marked the first time the quarterback played against his former team since departing. League operations remain focused on these final roster decisions and player availability ahead of the regular season kickoff.

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  • •Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges while with the Green Bay Packers.
  • •The Las Vegas Raiders have not named a starting quarterback between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.
  • •Tua Tagovailoa played against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.
  • •NFL teams are concluding their final preseason games and roster evaluations.
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  • 3:09 PMYahoo Entertainment — NFL news, live updates: Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged on 2 misdemeanor counts; Raiders not ready to name starting QB between Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza - Yahoo Sports
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