Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with two misdemeanors by the Brown County District Attorney, after initially being booked on five charges that included felony strangulation.
The reduced charges are misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property.
In a statement, Jacobs’ attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac said, "The Brown County District Attorney has reviewed evidence and elected to file misdemeanor charges against Josh that do not include domestic violence," Jacobs' attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac wrote. "The allegations will be addressed in court, and not in the media.
Mr. Jacobs respects the District Attorney's office and the process it followed."
The NFL is still reviewing the situation and has not made a decision on whether Jacobs will face a suspension.
Jacobs, 28, remains a major part of Green Bay’s offense. He finished the 2025 season with 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, and added 36 catches for 282 yards and a touchdown.
His first season in Green Bay, in 2024, was even more productive. Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns while also catching 36 passes for 342 yards and a touchdown.
If the league does suspend him, the Packers would be thin at running back. MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., and Chris Brooks are the other options on the roster.
Lloyd has shown ability, but injuries have limited him to only one game in his first two seasons. If he can stay healthy in his third year, he could become an important piece of the offense whether Jacobs is available or not.
Brooks is viewed more as a pass blocker than a runner. In 2025, he carried 27 times for 106 yards and caught 13 passes for 91 yards.
Strong Jr. is also on the roster, but he has not had a rushing attempt in the NFL since the 2024 season.
For now, the Packers are waiting on the NFL’s final call, with Jacobs still a pivotal part of their offense.
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