The Green Bay Packers have not yet viewed the video evidence central to the criminal case against Josh Jacobs, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Prosecutors referenced the surveillance footage in a criminal complaint filed last week, prompting the NFL to place Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list while legal proceedings unfold in Brown County.
Criminal Charges and Surveillance Evidence Details
Last Thursday, the Brown County district attorney filed formal misdemeanor charges against Jacobs for battery and property damage. According to court records, the charges stem from an alleged May 23 incident involving a woman at Jacobs’s residence in the Green Bay area. The criminal complaint states that the woman was trying to leave Jacobs’s garage when he allegedly grabbed her and threw her to the ground, causing her to strike her head and sustain an injury. Prosecutors noted that surveillance camera footage from the property corroborates relevant portions of the victim’s statement regarding events inside the garage, though no cameras recorded the interior of the home.
When asked on Tuesday whether management had reviewed the footage, Gutekunst stated that the organization remains focused on letting the judicial process unfold. “We haven’t seen the video,” Gutekunst said. “Again, these are ongoing legal matters, so we’ll let those take their course. It’s really not up to us; in due time, if that material becomes available, we’ll see what to do.” An inquiry sent to the Brown County district attorney regarding whether the video will be released publicly has not yet received a response.
League Status and Team Roster Adjustments
Under NFL rules governing players on the commissioner’s exempt list, Jacobs is permitted to be present at team facilities for meetings and rehabilitation, but he cannot practice or play in games. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that Jacobs will utilize the facility access while the review continues. “Obviously there were a lot of conversations, and I certainly don’t know all the details,” LaFleur said. “But I believe him and trust what he tells me. That’s where I’ll leave it until proven otherwise.”
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy declined to comment on whether the league office has reviewed the surveillance footage. “The matter remains under review pursuant to the personal conduct policy,” McCarthy said, adding that the league does not discuss details of ongoing investigations. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Jacobs’s immediate availability, Gutekunst expressed hope that the veteran running back will return to the field this season. “That remains to be seen, but I certainly hope so and expect that,” Gutekunst said. “But we’ll let the process play out and be ready for whatever comes.”
In the interim, Green Bay’s backfield depth features MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks, alongside recent additions. The Packers acquired running back Kaleb Johnson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed Pierre Strong Jr. to the practice squad.
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