Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrated a touchdown by briefly putting his hands behind his back. Some people criticized the gesture as referencing handcuffs, potentially alluding to a recent arrest. Jacobs said the celebration was actually modeled after a gospel song and denied it had anything to do with handcuffs.

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Relevant MagazineLean Left· 2d ago

Packers’ Josh Jacobs Says His Touchdown Celebration Is an Ode to the Gospel Song “Break Every Chain,” Not His Recent Arrest

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 2d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song

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We Are Green BayCenter· 2d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song

NewsweekCenter· 2d ago

Packers' Josh Jacobs Adamantly Denies TD Celebration Theory Involving Handcuffs

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Fox NewsRight· 2d ago

Packers star Josh Jacobs says his controversial touchdown celebration referenced a gospel song, not his arrest

New York PostLean Right· 2d ago

Packers’ star Josh Jacobs says controversial TD celebration was modeled after gospel song

Jacobs Says Touchdown Celebration Came From Gospel Song

Breitbart NewsRight· 2d ago

WATCH: Packers' Josh Jacobs Gives His Explanation for Controversial 'Handcuffs' Touchdown Celebration

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The GuardianLean Left· 2d ago

Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest

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  1. Oct 30Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song
  2. Oct 30Packers' Josh Jacobs Adamantly Denies TD Celebration Theory Involving Handcuffs

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