Packers plan to keep Josh Jacobs amid legal charges
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur stated on Friday that the team does not intend to release running back Josh Jacobs, who recently faced misdemeanor charges for battery and criminal damage. LaFleur expressed confidence that Jacobs would remain with the team, adding that the situation will depend on the ongoing legal process. Jacobs, entering his eighth NFL season, recorded 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025. Depending on the outcome of the legal issues, he could face discipline under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy before the upcoming season opener against Minnesota on September 13.
- •Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage.
- •Matt LaFleur anticipates Jacobs will stay with the Packers.
- •Jacobs recorded 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025.
- •His availability for the September 13 season opener is uncertain.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur: I fully anticipate Josh Jacobs being a member of our team
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — LaFleur says he fully anticipates Packers keeping Josh Jacobs while charges are pending
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur Says The Packers Aren’t Planning To Release Josh Jacobs
"Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there are no plans for the team to release running back Josh Jacobs, who faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from what police have described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend. “I fully anticipate him being a member of our team,” LaFleur said Friday night after the Packers closed their preseason schedule with a 42-38 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Brown County (Wisconsin) District Attorney’s office filed misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property against Jacobs on Thursday.
"The Green Bay Packers aren't planning to release running back Josh Jacobs, who was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage on Thursday.
"Jacobs is facing charges of battery and criminal damage to property, and LaFleur said he doesn't know if Jacobs will be on the field Week One.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 7:56 AMMatt LaFleur: I fully anticipate Josh Jacobs being a member of our team
Jacobs is facing charges of battery and criminal damage to property, and LaFleur said he doesn't know if Jacobs will be on the field Week One.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:15 AMLaFleur says he fully anticipates Packers keeping Josh Jacobs while charges are pending
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there are no plans for the team to release running back Josh Jacobs, who faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from what police have described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend. “I fully anticipate him being a member of our team,” LaFleur said Friday night after the Packers closed their preseason schedule with a 42-38 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Brown County (Wisconsin) District Attorney’s office filed misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property against Jacobs on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:32 AMMatt LaFleur Says The Packers Aren’t Planning To Release Josh Jacobs
The Green Bay Packers aren't planning to release running back Josh Jacobs, who was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage on Thursday.
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