Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday and faces five charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident.
Charges and Arrest Details
The Hobart-Lawrence (Wisc.) Police Department booked Jacobs into the Brown County Jail on charges of battery — domestic abuse, criminal damage to property — domestic abuse, disorderly conduct — domestic abuse, strangulation and suffocation and intimidation of a victim.
Authorities responded at approximately 8:37 a.m. on May 23 to a disturbance complaint involving Jacobs. According to NFL Media, Jacobs turned himself into police on Tuesday. Hobart-Lawrence Police did not release additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.
No Formal Charges Filed
Jacobs was released from jail Wednesday after the Brown County District Attorney's Office said it is not prepared to make a formal charging decision.
"After reviewing the available evidence in this case, the Brown County District Attorney's Office is not yet prepared to make a formal charging decision. Our office has requested additional investigation, as there is reason to believe that additional evidence may exist."
The DA's statement noted that while an arrest may be made with "probable cause," there is a higher standard for issuing criminal charges that includes admissible evidence available that rises to the level of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Attorney Statement
Jacobs' attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and Clarence Duhac released a statement:
"We are extremely pleased that Josh has been released from custody and that no criminal charges have been filed against him. We encourage everyone to keep an open mind while the matter is fully reviewed. We remain confident that, once all the evidence is gathered and evaluated, it will confirm that no charges should be brought against Josh in the future."
Jacobs had previously denied the allegations via a statement from his legal team:
"Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course."
Packers, NFL Response
At team OTAs Wednesday, Packers coach Matt LaFleur deferred to the Packers' statement: "We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs. As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment."
"We are aware of the report and have been in contact with the club," the NFL said.
Jacobs' 2025 Season Stats
Jacobs enters his third season with the Packers in 2026. Four years removed from his NFL rushing title with the Las Vegas Raiders, he remains one of the league's most productive ball carriers.
Last season, Jacobs racked up 929 yards and 13 touchdowns. He would have likely crossed the 1,000-yard mark for the fifth time in his career if not for missing two games.
In addition to his rushing title, Jacobs also accumulated three Pro Bowl appearances and a 2022 first-team All-Pro selection during his first seven years in the NFL.