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Packers Retain Jacobs Despite New Allegations
Team supports running back as NFL review continues
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Team Commitment
The Green Bay Packers plan to keep running back Josh Jacobs on the roster while the league handles its review of new claims involving physical and verbal abuse. The organization learned of allegations from three women only after related records became public last week. Coach Matt LaFleur indicated the club expects Jacobs to remain part of the team going forward and will monitor the league process.
Legal Details
Jacobs faced an arrest on May 23 following an incident at his home. In September he entered a no contest plea to battery, resulting in a $1,000 fine, and accepted a deferred judgment on a property damage charge. His six games on the commissioner exempt list will count toward any future suspension. The Packers removed him from that list ahead of Week 7, allowing his return to game action.
Recent Contributions
Jacobs has appeared in the last two games. His workload includes 32 carries for 75 yards and one rushing touchdown along with 11 catches for 68 yards and two receiving touchdowns. The club continues to operate the league's least productive rushing attack. LaFleur also addressed a touchdown celebration in which Jacobs placed his hands behind his back, noting it referenced a gospel song and was unrelated to any legal matters.
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