Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in May 2026 on domestic violence charges, including felony strangulation and suffocation, and four misdemeanors. He turned himself in three days later and was released after one night in jail.
In August, an incident report revealed Jacobs had a physical struggle with a woman at his residence, resulting in battery and property damage charges to which he pleaded no contest in September.
Police records released late Friday show three additional women came forward with allegations of prior incidents involving Jacobs. One woman described a January 2022 incident where Jacobs allegedly slapped her, threw her phone, grabbed her hair, pinned her down, and threatened to kill her. Another reported an April 2021 incident where Jacobs pushed her against a wall and threw her belongings, causing bruising. A third woman alleged a May 2022 incident where Jacobs placed hands on her head and neck, dragged her, scratched her chest, and took her phone, and said she did not report due to fear of deportation.
The records also detailed the May 2026 arrest: Jacobs allegedly lunged at the woman, pinned her on a bed, covered her mouth and nose, and she believed she lost consciousness. Police have denied requests to release video of the incident but released arrest footage.
The NFL stated it will review the allegations as part of an ongoing investigation. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the team is aware of prior allegations and will allow the NFL process to proceed, anticipating Jacobs remaining with the team. Jacobs spent the first six weeks of the season on the commissioner exempt list and has played in the last two games while under investigation.
