Jacobs not worried about more suspensions amid new abuse claims — SkimNews
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- Josh Jacobs said he is not worried about missing more games, operating under the assumption that his six-game absence on the commissioner exempt list will be his only suspension.
- Hobart/Lawrence Police Department released evidence showing three women alleged physical and verbal abuse by Jacobs in incidents dating to April 2021, after his May arrest became public.
- Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest on September 10 to battery and criminal destruction of property charges tied to a May 23 incident at his home near Green Bay.
- NFL confirmed it has not completed its investigation into Jacobs’ conduct policy violations and will review the newly surfaced allegations, though six games missed count toward any future suspension.
- Matt LaFleur said he anticipates Jacobs remaining with the Packers as the team allows the NFL to complete its process, signaling ongoing organizational support.
Why it matters: Jacobs has already served a six-game suspension, and the NFL’s decision on further discipline will determine whether a player with multiple abuse allegations remains on the field. The league’s handling of the case sets a precedent for how past allegations are weighed in personal conduct investigations, with Jacobs’ status hinging on the outcome.
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