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Packers activate Josh Jacobs ahead of Week 7 game against Lions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Packers activate Josh Jacobs ahead of Week 7 game against Lions

Summary

The Green Bay Packers activated running back Josh Jacobs to their 53-man roster on October 24, a critical move ahead of their Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on October 25. Jacobs, out for the first six games of the season due to legal issues, returns as the Packers struggle with a lackluster rushing game, ranking last in the league with 359 rushing yards. The Packers also made additional roster changes, including activating defensive tackle Jordon Riley and signing wide receiver Coleman Owen from the practice squad. With a 4-2 record, the Packers are set to face the 3-2 Lions in Detroit.

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Status Watch

•Josh Jacobs returns after being on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
•Green Bay recorded only 359 rushing yards in six games before Jacobs' activation.
•Jacobs recorded 929 rushing yards in 2025 and has 30 total touchdowns with the Packers.
•The Packers also activated defensive tackle Jordon Riley and signed Coleman Owen.
•Green Bay faces the Detroit Lions on October 25.

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