Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges, potential NFL suspension

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, stemming from a May incident involving his girlfriend, the Brown County District Attorney's office announced on August 27, 2026. The charges place the three-time Pro Bowl player's availability for the upcoming season in question, as the NFL may impose discipline under its personal conduct policy. The charges follow an arrest on May 23, 2026, after police responded to a disturbance report. According to the criminal complaint, Jacobs' girlfriend told officers the conflict began when she discovered he had been communicating with other women on his phone.