The biggest question hanging over the Green Bay Packers right now centers on Josh Jacobs, and it has nothing to do with his production on the field.
According to The Athletic’s beat writers, Packers reporter Matt Schneidman pointed to Jacobs’ legal situation as the team’s top unresolved issue. Jacobs practiced with the team this offseason, but he remains under investigation by the Brown County District Attorney’s Office.
He was arrested by the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin, charged and jailed on five counts relating to domestic abuse in late May, before the D.A.’s office determined there was insufficient evidence to move forward with criminal charges. Jacobs was released from jail, though the investigation is still ongoing.
“Jacobs, who practiced with the team this offseason, is still under investigation by the Brown County District Attorney’s Office. He was initially arrested by the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin, charged and jailed on five counts relating to domestic abuse in late May, but the D.A.’s office found insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges and Jacobs was released from jail with the investigation ongoing.
If the D.A.’s office decides to no longer pursue the case, Jacobs and the Packers will carry on with football. If criminal charges are pursued, then what happens with Jacobs from both a legal and football perspective?”
That uncertainty is the real issue for Green Bay. When Jacobs is on the field, he’s been productive.
In 2025, he logged 234 carries for 929 yards, averaged 4.0 yards per rush, and scored 13 rushing touchdowns. He also added 36 catches for 282 yards and a receiving touchdown.
The Packers also have room to maneuver if they decide they need another answer at running back. They have more than $23.1 million in available cap space, according to Over The Cap. With a young roster and clear room to improve, adding a back as insurance would make sense even if Jacobs is ultimately available.
There’s no immediate deadline forcing Green Bay’s hand, but the situation is one worth watching as the preseason approaches. If the legal cloud lingers, the Packers may have to decide whether to stand pat or bring in another running back as a safeguard.
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