Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was hit with a slew of criminal charges. And it comes just weeks before the franchise kicks off the regular season against division rival the Minnesota Vikings on September 13.
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Packers Star Hit With Slew of Charges
Per a report from ESPN, the star running back was slapped with charges of misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records obtained by the outlet.
The charges stem from a May 2026 incident between the star running back and his girlfriend. The altercation began after Jacobs' girlfriend looked through his phone. She found out that the Packers star was talking to other women. She alleged that once she saw the messages, Jacobs grabbed her arm. And threw her to the ground in the garage, causing her to hit her head.
Even though Jacobs was arrested more than three months ago, he was not officially charged until Thursday (August 27).
"Our office sought to ensure a fair and complete review of available evidence, some of which only recently became available to our office due to significant, ongoing forensic efforts by law enforcement," Brown County District Attorney David L. Lasee said in a statement (via ESPN). "A criminal complaint is nothing more than a written, formal accusation against a defendant alleging the commission of criminal offenses and does not raise any inference of guilt. Mr. Jacobs is presumed innocent of these charges. As this is an ongoing criminal case, and out of respect for the rights of all parties, our office will not have further comment on the matter at this time."
Fans React to Jacobs News
The news about the charges against the Packers star caused mixed reactions on social media.
"The shield has their favorites, and the Packers are one of them. I expect a slap on the wrist," one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Bro finna snap this season with this BS happening in the background. 15 TD season loading," a second user chimed in.
Jacobs was the featured running back for the Packers last season. He logged 234 carries for 939 yards and 13 touchdowns for the team.
If convicted he faces up to 18 months in prison.
