Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges including a felony strangulation count
The Packers' starting running back was booked Tuesday in Brown County, Wisconsin, on charges stemming from a Saturday incident. He is held without bond. His legal team says he vehemently denies the allegations.
Josh Jacobs was booked Tuesday at the Brown County Jail in Wisconsin on multiple charges related to an alleged domestic disturbance that took place Saturday. One of the charges, strangulation and suffocation, is a felony. Jacobs was held without bond. His attorneys say he denies everything.
What are the charges?
Four charges in total. Battery (domestic abuse), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse), and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse) are all misdemeanors under Wisconsin law. The fourth charge, strangulation and suffocation with domestic abuse modifier, is a felony. The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department responded to an alleged disturbance Saturday and arrested Jacobs on Tuesday. He remained in the Brown County Jail without bond as of Tuesday afternoon.
What did Jacobs and the Packers say?
Jacobs' legal team issued a statement: 'Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public.' Green Bay's statement was brief and noncommittal: 'As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment.' The NFL said it was aware and in contact with the Packers.
What is Jacobs' situation with the team?
Jacobs signed with Green Bay in the 2024 free agency period and is entering his third season with the Packers. In 2025, he scored 14 total touchdowns and gained 1,211 yards in 15 games. He is Jordan Love's primary backfield option and a key piece of the offense Green Bay has built around its third-year quarterback. No team action has been announced.
What does the NFL personal conduct policy mean here?
Under the NFL's personal conduct policy, players can be placed on the commissioner's exempt list, which allows them to receive pay but not practice or play, while an investigation is ongoing. The league does not wait for criminal proceedings to conclude before acting. The presence of a felony charge in the complaint increases the likelihood of league intervention, though no timeline has been stated. Jacobs has no prior disciplinary history under the policy.
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Sources
- ESPN: Packers' Jacobs arrested, faces several domestic violence charges
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