GREEN BAY, Wis. — Star running back Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers has been freed from a Wisconsin detention facility as officials continue examining domestic violence accusations against the NFL player.
The 28-year-old athlete was taken into custody Tuesday in Brown County facing allegations of strangulation and suffocation stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred over the weekend. Legal representatives for Jacobs stated their client maintains his innocence.
District Attorney David Lasee indicated it remains premature to determine formal charges.
“Our office has requested additional investigation, as there is reason to believe that additional evidence may exist that would impact whether criminal charges are appropriate, and what charges would be issued. … The investigation remains open and is ongoing,” Lasee said.
The legal team representing Jacobs — David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and Clarence Duchac — expressed satisfaction with his release from custody.
“We encourage everyone to keep an open mind while the matter is fully reviewed. We remain confident that, once all of the evidence is gathered and evaluated, it will confirm that no charges should be brought against Josh in the future,” they said.
According to Hobart/Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas, officers responded to a report involving Jacobs at approximately 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
The football player serves as Green Bay’s leading returning ground-game performer following a season where he accumulated 929 rushing yards and scored 13 touchdowns in 2025. This came after his 2024 campaign in which he gained 1,329 yards on the ground with 15 touchdowns while receiving his third Pro Bowl recognition.
Green Bay commenced organized team activities Tuesday. Team officials have refused to provide comment regarding the arrest.
“I know there’s going to be a lot of questions about Josh,” coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday. “I’m going to stick with the statement that we put out as an organization and just let the process play out.”
Jacobs represents Green Bay’s most talented player at a position where the team has limited backup options. Emanuel Wilson, who finished as their second-leading rusher last season, has since joined the Seattle Seahawks. The organization did not select any running backs in this year’s draft.
The veteran spent his initial five NFL seasons with the Raiders. He received All-Pro recognition and led the league with 1,653 rushing yards while playing for Las Vegas in 2022.
Throughout his seven-year professional career, he has accumulated 7,803 rushing yards and 74 touchdowns. Among current NFL players, only Baltimore’s Derrick Henry (122) and Buffalo’s Josh Allen (79) have scored more career rushing touchdowns.
