Packers Coach LaFleur Not Planning to Release Josh Jacobs
Matt LaFleur stated that Jacobs will remain with the team.
1Jacobs' Situation
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur announced that the team does not plan to release running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs was charged with misdemeanors related to his arrest in May. LaFleur stated that Jacobs will remain a member of the team.
2Charges and Discipline
Josh Jacobs faces charges of battery and property damage as misdemeanors. He could also face discipline under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. The NFL may suspend Jacobs before the 2026 season begins or wait until the legal process is complete.
3Jacobs' Performance
Jacobs started all 15 games he played in the 2025 season, recording 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. This performance made him the second player in Packers history, after Jim Taylor, to record 13+ rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons. He ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing touchdowns.
4Career Statistics
Since entering the league in 2019, Jacobs ranks second in the NFL in rushing yards (7,803), second in rushing touchdowns (74), and third in scrimmage yards (9,875). These statistics highlight his status as one of the league's most effective running backs.
5Injury and Rest
Jacobs missed two games in the 2025 season: Week 12 due to a knee injury and Week 18 as a healthy scratch. This indicates the team's strategic decisions to preserve his long-term performance.
6Backup Plan
If Jacobs is suspended, third-year running back MarShawn Lloyd will become Green Bay's primary running back. Lloyd is preparing to take over the rushing game in Jacobs' absence.
7Historical Context
Jacobs became the second player in Packers history, after Jim Taylor, to record 13+ rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons. This achievement underscores his value to the team and his place in historical context.
8Upcoming Season
LaFleur did not comment on whether Jacobs will play in the season opener against Minnesota. However, he stated that Jacobs will remain with the team and they are awaiting the outcome of the process. This shows the team's confidence in Jacobs.