Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on multiple domestic violence-related charges, including felony strangulation and suffocation, according to police. The incident occurred Saturday morning after officers responded to a disturbance complaint in the Hobart/Lawrence area. Jacobs, 28, was booked into the Brown County Jail on five charges: battery (domestic abuse), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Packers and NFL respond
The Packers acknowledged the situation but declined further comment due to the ongoing legal process. An NFL spokesperson confirmed awareness of the report and contact with the team. Jacobs, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and former NFL rushing leader, has retained legal representation. His attorneys stated he 'vehemently denies the allegations' and called for fairness during the judicial process.
Background and career context
Jacobs, a first-round draft pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2019, joined the Packers in the 2024 offseason. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2022 after leading the league in rushing. The charges mark a significant legal challenge for the star running back.