Packers maintain Josh Jacobs' status as NFL investigation awaits
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that running back Josh Jacobs remains with the team as they await the outcome of an NFL investigation. Jacobs, who has played the last two games after being on the exempt list, faces new allegations from three women stemming from earlier charges for misdemeanor battery. LaFleur emphasized the team's decision to allow the investigation to proceed without premature action. Following a touchdown celebration that drew some attention, LaFleur discussed the need for Jacobs to be more mindful in his actions on the field, stating they had a direct conversation about it.
- •Jacobs has played two games after six weeks on the exempt list.
- •He faces new allegations from three women.
- •LaFleur supports Jacobs pending the investigation's outcome.
- •Jacobs scored a touchdown and celebrated controversially last week.
- 8:47 PMESPN NFL — Packers sticking with RB Jacobs despite latest abuse allegations
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Josh Jacobs’ status with team unchanged
"Packers coach Matt LaFleur says the team is sticking with RB Josh Jacobs despite new allegations of abuse levied by multiple women in addition to a May incident that led to his arrest.
"Coach Matt LaFleur said Josh Jacobs remains with the Packers as the team awaits the outcome of an NFL investigation.
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External links- ESPN NFLNov 2, 2026, 8:47 PMPackers sticking with RB Jacobs despite latest abuse allegations
Packers coach Matt LaFleur says the team is sticking with RB Josh Jacobs despite new allegations of abuse levied by multiple women in addition to a May incident that led to his arrest.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 8:01 PMPackers coach Matt LaFleur said Josh Jacobs’ status with team unchanged
Coach Matt LaFleur said Josh Jacobs remains with the Packers as the team awaits the outcome of an NFL investigation.
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