Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from Wisconsin jail on Wednesday amid an investigation for alleged domestic abuse, Yankee Scores reports.
On Tuesday, Josh Jacobs was arrested in Brown County on allegations of strangulation and suffocation amid other offenses.
According to the District Attorney David Lasee,
“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 investigation remains open and is ongoing,” Lasee said.
For Jacob, his lawyers David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and Clarence Duchac were pleased that he’s out of jail.
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“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,” they said.
Police Chief Michael Renkas said police responded to a complaint about Jacobs at about 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Jacob earned his third Pro Bowl selection in 2024, finishing the season with 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns. He followed up with another stellar performance for the Packers in the 2025 season with 929 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Packers issued a statement on Tuesday stating they were aware of the matter and would withhold further comments about it.
“I know there’s going to be a lot of questions about Josh,” LaFleur said before the Packers’ practice on Wednesday. “I’m going to stick with the statement that we put out as an organization and just let the process play out.”
The Packers canceled a pre=planned post practice availability for reporters and players on Wednesday.
Jacob has rushed for 7803 yards, 74 touchdowns in his 7-year career in the NFL, including his five seasons with the Raiders.
The only active players with more career touchdown runs are Baltimore’s Derrick Henry with 122 and Buffalo’s Josh Allen with 79.
