Josh Jacobs made his highly anticipated return in Week 7, appearing in the Green Bay Packers' narrow 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. He rushed for 36 yards on 11 carries while adding 55 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. Jacobs had missed the first six games of the 2026 season while on the NFL's Commissioner Exempt List as the league reviewed an incident in May that resulted in him pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges.
After being cleared, Jacobs made his season debut against Detroit and followed that up with a 39-yard rushing day in the Packers' 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night, adding one rushing touchdown along with another receiving score. While he's still working his way back into form as a runner, his return has instantly elevated Green Bay's offense, adding an experienced option out of the backfield and another dependable weapon in the passing game. However, Jacobs is now facing additional allegations.
The NFL announced Saturday that it will review new allegations involving the Packers running back after police records revealed that three other women had made separate allegations of abusive behavior. The claims relate to alleged incidents in 2021 and 2022, separate from the May 2026 incident that led to Jacobs' arrest and subsequent no-contest plea. The league confirmed that its investigation remains open and said the new allegations would be included in its review.
More news: Raiders Add Another Offensive Weapon Hours Before Jets Game More news: Jonathan Taylor Trade Talks Heat Up as Colts Change Their Stance The latest development could significantly impact Jacobs' future in Green Bay. The NFL's Personal Conduct Policy allows for additional discipline in cases involving domestic violence, with bigger penalties possible when there are multiple incidents. Jacobs already missed the first six games of the season due to the previous incident, and that time is expected to be credited toward any eventual suspension.
However, the length of any additional discipline will depend on the league's investigation. The Packers haven't yet announced how they're going to handle the situation after the latest report, although it would make sense for them to consider their options at running back. MarShawn Lloyd was their leading rusher before Jacobs came back, but Lloyd is averaging just 2.6 yards per carry and never saw a game with more than 40 rushing yards.
For a team firmly in the Super Bowl conversation, that simply won't do it. Green Bay has been linked to Jonathan Taylor in recent trade rumors, and with what's going on around Jacobs right now, it's fair to wonder if the Packers might consider upping their offer to get the Colts' All-Pro running back. Jacobs might not receive any further discipline this season, but it's not impossible depending on what the NFL finds in its investigation.
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