GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has returned to team practice while Wisconsin prosecutors deliberate on potential charges stemming from domestic abuse allegations that led to his arrest last month.
The three-time Pro Bowl player participated in Tuesday’s organized team activities, marking the Packers’ second week of such sessions. Head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the situation before practice, stating that Jacobs’ legal issues haven’t disrupted the team’s focus.
“I would say business as usual,” LaFleur said.
Authorities arrested Jacobs on May 26 in Brown County, Wisconsin, facing allegations of strangulation and suffocation along with additional charges. According to Hobart/Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas, officers responded to a complaint involving Jacobs on the morning of May 23.
Through his legal representatives, Jacobs has released a statement saying he “vehemently denies the allegations.” He was freed from a Wisconsin detention facility on May 27 during the team’s initial week of organized activities as the investigation continues.
District Attorney David Lasee indicated that a formal charging decision remains premature.
“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 stated last week.
During the previous season, Jacobs accumulated 929 rushing yards and scored 13 touchdowns. The team currently lacks any other player who achieved even 200 rushing yards for them in the past year.
This performance came after a 2024 campaign where Jacobs gained 1,329 yards on the ground with 15 touchdowns, earning his third Pro Bowl recognition.
The 28-year-old has amassed 7,803 rushing yards and 74 touchdowns throughout his seven-season professional career, spending five years with the Raiders. He received All-Pro recognition and led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards while playing for Las Vegas in 2022.
