The Josh Jacobs situation has gotten uglier, with new allegations of physical abuse from different women emerging amid his return to action with the Green Bay Packers.
The former Alabama Crimson Tide star running back missed the first six weeks of the 2026 NFL season after landing on the commissioner’s exempt list stemming from an altercation with his then-girlfriend in May. The league removed Jacobs from the list, which allowed him to get back to action in Week 7’s game against the Detroit Lions. He also played in Week 8’s Thursday Night Football matchup versus the Carolina Panthers.
The 28-year-old Jacobs told reporters in his return that he was “remorseful and sorry for putting this team in this situation,” via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
But just as he’s gaining momentum on the field, Jacobs was hit with new allegations, the details of which the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department released. You can read more about that here.
Footage of Packers RB Jacobs’ Arrest After Altercation With Then-Girlfriend Hits The Internet
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals
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A video of Jacobs getting arrested has been making rounds on social media, with NBC 26 News sharing it first.
The footage showed the three-time Pro Bowl tailback being escorted to the police car. The arrest came three days after police responded to a “disturbance complaint” call.
Newly released video from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department shows Packers running back Josh Jacobs in the squad car after his arrest.
The file sent by police is nearly 44 minutes long. pic.twitter.com/CdLF13hSLO
— NBC 26 News (@NBC26) October 31, 2026
The NFL’s investigation of Jacobs’ situation with regard to its personal conduct policy is still ongoing, and the recent allegations against him might change how the league reviews his case.
Green Bay is also now dealing with a seemingly even more difficult predicament.
In the two games Jacobs played since his return, he has rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries, to go with 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 11 receptions.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) reacts after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field
Oct 29, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs (8) reacts after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images