Packers’ RB Josh Jacobs was arrested by Hobart-Lawrence Police on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Jacobs was charged with five counts, including strangulation, at the Brown County Jail in Wisconsin.
According to the statement issued by Hobart-Lawrence police, which stated that the arrest was made in connection with a complaint about an incident involving Jacobs on Saturday morning.
In addition to the aggravated strangulation charge, Jacobs, 28, was also charged with four counts involving domestic violence, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim, according to jail records.
The Packers released a statement after Jacobs’ arrest but did not comment on the arrest.
It read: “We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs. As it is an ongoing situation, we will withhold further comment.”
However, Jacobs’ lawyers denied the allegations in a statement reported by Rapoport, an NFL insider.
Jacobs is in his eighth NFL season and his third with the franchise, which selected him as a free agent in 2024.
The 24th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, Jacob is a three-time Pro Bowler who has posted 7,803 ground yards and 74 touchdowns.
He was the leading rusher in the NFL during the 2022 regular season with the Raiders.
Last season, Jacobs scored 14 total touchdowns (13 rushing) and amassed 1,211 yards in 15 appearances for Green Bay.
