Matt LaFleur confirms Josh Jacobs' status amid legal issues
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed confidence in running back Josh Jacobs remaining on the roster following his legal challenges. Jacobs faces battery and criminal damage charges stemming from an alleged incident in May. Despite the situation, LaFleur anticipates Jacobs will be available for the upcoming season, with his initial court appearance scheduled for November 17. As the Packers prepare for the 2026 season, they aim to improve on their 9-7-1 record from last year and secure another playoff berth.
- •Josh Jacobs charged with battery and criminal damage to property
- •Matt LaFleur expects Jacobs to remain on the team
- •Jacobs' court appearance set for November 17
- •Packers aim to improve on last season's record
- •Regular season opener against the Vikings on September 13
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — “I trust him,” Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur makes feelings on Josh Jacobs clear amid legal concerns
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Packers express hope Josh Jacobs, who faces legal issues, can play sometime this season
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Packers GM ‘Certainly Would Expect’ Josh Jacobs Back In 2026
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Packers expect Josh Jacobs to play this season, prepared if he doesn’t
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur gives clear answer on Josh Jacobs’ future amid charges
"Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs still has the support of his coach and general manager, who remain optimistic the three-time Pro Bowl selection will come off the commissioner’s exempt list, where he was placed after being charged with two misdemeanors, and play sometime this season. “There were many conversations obviously and certainly don’t know all the details, but what he tells me, I believe him and I trust him,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday. General manager Brian Gutekunst said he is hopeful the running back will return before the end of the season.
"The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most talked about teams in the NFL over the last few days, but not for positive reasons. While the team is trying to prepare for a season in which they expect to make a deep run in the NFL Playoffs, one of their best players, three-time […] The post “I trust him,” Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur makes feelings on Josh Jacobs clear amid legal concerns appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday he "certainly would expect" running back Josh Jacobs to play in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:31 AM“I trust him,” Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur makes feelings on Josh Jacobs clear amid legal concerns
The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most talked about teams in the NFL over the last few days, but not for positive reasons. While the team is trying to prepare for a season in which they expect to make a deep run in the NFL Playoffs, one of their best players, three-time […] The post “I trust him,” Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur makes feelings on Josh Jacobs clear amid legal concerns appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 6:49 PMPackers express hope Josh Jacobs, who faces legal issues, can play sometime this season
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs still has the support of his coach and general manager, who remain optimistic the three-time Pro Bowl selection will come off the commissioner’s exempt list, where he was placed after being charged with two misdemeanors, and play sometime this season. “There were many conversations obviously and certainly don’t know all the details, but what he tells me, I believe him and I trust him,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday. General manager Brian Gutekunst said he is hopeful the running back will return before the end of the season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:39 PMPackers GM ‘Certainly Would Expect’ Josh Jacobs Back In 2026
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday he "certainly would expect" running back Josh Jacobs to play in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:34 PMPackers expect Josh Jacobs to play this season, prepared if he doesn’t
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur discussed the legal situation surrounding running back Josh Jacobs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:54 PMPackers’ Matt LaFleur gives clear answer on Josh Jacobs’ future amid charges
Josh Jacobs' place on the Packers' roster looks to be firm from Matt LaFleur's end as long as things go well in legal proceedings.
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