The Green Bay Packers handled the Carolina Panthers, 27-19, at Lambeau Field on Thursday to pick up their fourth win in five games, but Josh Jacobs became the night’s flashpoint after his touchdown celebration drew immediate backlash online.
Green Bay had already put together a strong opening stretch and carried a 20-10 lead into halftime. Jacobs helped build that cushion with a one-yard touchdown run at the 6:33 mark of the second quarter, giving the Packers more breathing room in what turned into a double-digit halftime edge.
What happened next sparked the reaction. After crossing the goal line, Jacobs mimed being handcuffed while his teammates celebrated with him in the end zone.
The gesture came with plenty of baggage. In May, the 28-year-old running back was arrested at his home in Wisconsin on allegations of domestic disturbance, battery, and damage to property tied to an argument with his then-girlfriend.
Fans wasted no time piling on over the celebration.
“No way Josh Jacobs just did a handcuff celebration after being arrested for domestic violence. This dude has zero shame 🤦♂️,” said @ghetto_gronk.
“Shouldn't even be back on the field!” added @GrantMcMullen10.
“WTF, Packers. This is a big FU to the commissioner, organization, and fans. Keep celebrating domestic violence,” wrote @JJ1plw.
“I hope the Packers cut him,” commented @rubydog556.
“Stay classy, Green Bay,” posted @chisportsross.
“I wanna give the benefit of the doubt and assume he isn't this tone deaf to do this s***, but IDK, it's pretty egregious,” stated @Jordan10VEOnTop.
Jacobs later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges last month and sat out the first six weeks of the season after being sanctioned by the NFL.
The Packers brought him in on a four-year, $48 million contract extension in 2024, and they’ll next take on the New England Patriots in Week 9.
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