Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday and faces five charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident. 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.
According to a police department release, 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. Because it remains an ongoing investigation, Hobart-Lawrence Police did not release additional details.
Jacobs was released from jail Wednesday after the Brown County (Wisc.) District Attorney’s Office mentioned 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 that would impact whether criminal charges are appropriate, and what charges would be issued.”
The DA office’s statement also stated 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.”
Jacobs’ attorneys also produced a statement upon Jacobs’ release.
“We are extremely pleased that Josh has been released from custody and that no criminal charges have been filed against him,” Jacobs’ attorneys, David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and Clarence Duhac, mentioned in a statement. “As we previously stated, we encourage everyone to keep an open mind while the matter is fully reviewed. We remain confident that, once all of 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.”
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.”
Jacobs enters his third season with the Packers in 2026, and four years removed from his NFL rushing title with the Las Vegas Raiders, he remains one of the league’s most productive ball carriers. He racked up 929 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and would have likely crossed the 1,000-yard mark for the fifth time in his career if not for missing two games.
“We are aware of the report and have been in contact with the club,” the NFL mentioned.
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.
