Matt LaFleur anticipates Josh Jacobs will remain with Packers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur expressed confidence that running back Josh Jacobs will stay with the team despite facing misdemeanor charges. Jacobs was charged with battery and criminal damage related to an incident from May. LaFleur noted that Jacobs attended the preseason finale but did not play. The coach declined to comment on Jacobs' availability for Week 1 against the Vikings. The NFL could impose discipline under its personal conduct policy at any time.
- •Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges as of this week.
- •Matt LaFleur stated he anticipates Jacobs will be part of the team.
- •Jacobs did not play in the Packers' preseason finale.
- •The Packers cut down to 53 players on August 30.
- •The regular season opener is scheduled for September 13 against the Vikings.
- 6:21 AMESPN NFL — LaFleur: 'Fully anticipate' Jacobs being on Packers
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur on Packers RB Josh Jacobs: 'I fully anticipate him being a member of our team'
"Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur addressed Josh Jacobs' future with the team on Friday, one day after he was charged with two misdemeanors related to an alleged incident earlier this year with a woman at his home.
"Matt LaFleur said he "fully" anticipates Josh Jacobs remaining with the Packers despite being criminally charged this week.
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External links- ESPN NFLAug 29, 2026, 6:21 AMLaFleur: 'Fully anticipate' Jacobs being on Packers
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur addressed Josh Jacobs' future with the team on Friday, one day after he was charged with two misdemeanors related to an alleged incident earlier this year with a woman at his home.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:40 AMMatt LaFleur on Packers RB Josh Jacobs: 'I fully anticipate him being a member of our team'
Matt LaFleur said he "fully" anticipates Josh Jacobs remaining with the Packers despite being criminally charged this week.
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