Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged after May arrest

Josh Jacobs, a running back for the Packers, was arrested in May following an alleged incident involving his girlfriend. He has now been officially charged in connection with that arrest.

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National story. 26 articles from 16 sources. Updated Aug 29, 2026.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 27, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property

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ForbesCenter· Aug 29, 2026

Matt LaFleur Says The Packers Aren’t Planning To Release Josh Jacobs

WI ProudCenter· Aug 28, 2026

Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors; Packers host Cardinals in preseason finale

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Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Aug 28, 2026

Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property

MyarklamissCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property

KAAL RochesterCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property

We Are Green BayCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Josh Jacobs' releases statement regarding charges

We Are Green BayCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Packers release statement on Josh Jacobs

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Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 28, 2026

Packers' Josh Jacobs Charged with Misdemeanor Battery, Criminal Damage to Property

TribliveLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

Packers RB Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

Ex-Raiders RB Josh Jacobs faces battery, criminal damage to property charges

Fox NewsRight· Aug 27, 2026

Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanors chargers after strangulation arrest and Packers prepare for any scenario

AL.comLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

Packers RB Josh Jacobs has some charges dropped, no word on if he'll miss games