Just two games into his return from the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List, more accusations of abuse have surfaced concerning Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs returned to the Packers lineup in Week 7 after missing six games
Josh Jacobs returned to the Packers lineup in Week 7 after missing six games(Image: Getty Images)
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Josh Jacobs faces further allegations of abuse set to be investigated by the NFL - but the running back is still in line to suit up for the Green Bay Packers.
Back in May, Jacobs was arrested after being accused of attacking his girlfriend. He allegedly threw her to the ground and destroyed her phone, ultimately pleading no contest to misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property, which allowed him to avoid prison and pay only a $1,000 fine along with court fees.
On Saturday, the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department released body-cam footage of Jacobs's arrest. The 28-year-old NFL star could be seen exiting a vehicle while being instructed by an officer, then turned around and had his hands placed over his head as the officer patted him down.
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Jacobs is then escorted to the police car, and the officer informs him that he will be patted down more thoroughly. The officer then asked if Jacobs had his phone, to which he responded: “This morning, they told me to give it to them because the intention was we were going to turn ourself in, see how it goes. So, they have it.”
The officer then opened the vehicle door, and Jacobs entered the car.
Jacobs recently returned to the NFL after missing the first six games of the season while on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List. However, the three-time Pro Bowler has faced other accusations of abuse.
On Friday, the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department released partially redacted records of allegations against Jacobs. The allegations include abusive behavior toward women who denied his sexual advances during his days with the Las Vegas Raiders. Several women claim Jacobs took or destroyed their mobile phones, much like in his original case.
It’s unclear how the league will respond, although the NFL released a statement addressing the surfacing of the new accusations. “We will review these allegations as part of the investigation which has remained open,” read a statement from the NFL.
There has been no immediate change in status for Jacobs, which means he is still eligible to play for the Packers.
One woman contacted the department following Jacobs’ arrest to say she had a similar experience with the running back. She alleges he became violent after she refused his advances in January 2022, becoming violent and throwing her phone into the pool when she went to leave.
She also claims he grabbed her by the hair and threw her onto a bed and then the floor before threatening her. She remained friends with Jacobs after the incident, but decided to break her silence when he was arrested.
The newly released records contain disturbing allegations against their client.
One woman reached out to Hobart/Lawrence police following his arrest to say she had a similar experience with him around 2023 before later correcting herself and claiming the incident occurred on January 5, 2022
Another allegation stems from April 2021. According to this accuser, Jacobs became violent during an encounter when she suggested they needed to get tested as they had both been involved with other partners. As a result, she told officers that Jacobs became aggressive and threw her belongings out of the residence.
A year later, Jacobs allegedly met another woman, flying her to his residence where she alleges he became violent and ultimately took her phone after discovering it on the floor.
All of the new allegations against Jacobs stem from his time with the Raiders. He joined the Packers in 2024.
Jacobs’ 4-3 Packers are currently on a bye week and will return to action against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 8.