Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs stated this week that he expects to remain on the field for the remainder of the 2026 season, despite the emergence of new allegations involving physical and verbal abuse. Jacobs, who already missed the first six games of the season while on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list, addressed the situation publicly on Wednesday following the recent release of police records from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department.
Jacobs denies recent abuse claims
The documents released last week contain accounts from three women who alleged they suffered abuse by Jacobs, with incidents dating back to April 2021. These testimonies were filed with the department following Jacobs’ arrest in May 2026 on charges related to domestic violence. Lawyers for the running back previously described these claims as “unfounded and old,” a sentiment Jacobs echoed in his comments on Wednesday.
“For me, this really feels like an attack on my person, on who I am and on my character,” Jacobs said. “Many things are being said about me that are completely false—completely made up—and it seems like people just take them for granted. And that is something I cannot change.”
Jacobs expressed a desire to maintain his focus despite the ongoing scrutiny. “It’s one of those situations where you say, ‘Well, the only thing I can do is keep being who I am and try not to let the negative moments change me,’” he added. “I didn’t want to reach a point where I felt locked inside myself and was angry all the time because of what is happening in my life.”
NFL keeps investigation open despite plea
The current allegations follow a legal development on September 10, when Jacobs entered a no-contest plea to charges of assault and criminal destruction of property. Those charges stemmed from a May 23 incident involving a woman at his home near Green Bay. Jacobs was found guilty of assault, fined $1,000, and entered into a deferred sentencing agreement regarding the property damage charge.
While the NFL authorized Jacobs to return to the active roster in October, the league has maintained that its investigation into potential violations of the personal conduct policy remains open. The league confirmed during the weekend that it would also examine the previous allegations that surfaced following the release of the Hobart/Lawrence police records.
Regarding his playing status, Jacobs indicated he does not anticipate further absences. “With all the evidence we have, both us and them at this moment, it is not a situation where I am sitting idly by wondering, ‘Will I play this week?’” Jacobs said. “Rather, I already know where I stand; in reality, it just depends on them to make the final decision. But I am not worried about the possibility of missing more time than I have already been out.”
Support from the Green Bay organization
The Packers have continued to provide support for the running back since his return to the lineup. Head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the team’s position on Monday, stating, “We will let the NFL follow its own process, but I count on him continuing to be part of the team moving forward. That is all I have to say about it.”
Jacobs made his 2026 season debut on October 25 against the Detroit Lions after being removed from the commissioner’s exempt list. During the six games he missed, the Packers struggled with their ground game, recording the lowest rushing average in the NFL at 59.8 yards per game. The league has not provided a specific timeline for the conclusion of its ongoing investigation into the personal conduct policy violations.
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