Josh Jacobs was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday as a result of an incident that occurred last Saturday morning. Patrick McDermott / Getty ImagesMay 26, 2026 6:50 pm EDT Updated Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail on five charges, according to a release from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department. Those charges include battery (domestic abuse), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), strangulation and suffocation and intimidation of a victim.Jacobs’ arrest stems from an incident that occurred last Saturday morning, according to the release, as police were dispatched to a disturbance complaint at approximately 8:37 a.m.
In a statement to The Athletic, a Packers spokesperson said, “We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs. As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment.”Jacobs, 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $48 million contract he signed with the Packers ahead of the 2024 season. He accounted for 1,211 total yards of offense and 14 touchdowns last season.This story will be updated.May 26, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
