Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing a felony assault charge of strangulation and suffocation, according to jail records. In addition to the felony count, Jacobs is also facing four misdemeanor charges, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network per official records.
The charges represent a significant legal hurdle for the Packers' high-profile offseason acquisition. Jacobs joined Green Bay earlier this year on a four-year contract after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he established himself as one of the league's premier rushers.
Details regarding the specific incident that led to these charges have not yet been made public. The Green Bay Packers and the NFL have not yet released official statements regarding the matter. Under the league's personal conduct policy, players facing felony charges are often subject to investigation and potential disciplinary action, regardless of the legal outcome.
Jacobs was expected to lead the Green Bay backfield this season following the team's decision to part ways with long-time starter Aaron Jones. This legal situation now casts uncertainty over his status for the upcoming training camp and the 2026 season.
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