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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiNovember 1, 2026Miami-Dade County

Additional Women Contact Police with Allegations Against Green Bay Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Following Battery Arrest

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Police records released Friday reveal that multiple women contacted law enforcement to report previous alleged incidents involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs following his May arrest for battery. Jacobs previously pleaded no contest on September 10 to misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May 23 altercation. The newly public accounts, which include allegations dating back to 2021 and 2022, are being reviewed by the NFL as part of its ongoing investigation.

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Why It Matters

The disclosure of these prior police reports influences the NFL's ongoing review of Green Bay Packers player Josh Jacobs, whose status and availability for the team have already been impacted by a prior league suspension and placement on the .

Key Facts

  • Police released records Friday detailing previous allegations from multiple women against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs following a public records request.
  • Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest on September 10 to misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property.
  • Jacobs was arrested on May 26 following a May 23 incident involving his then-girlfriend.
  • The NFL placed Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list in August, causing him to miss the first six games of the season.
  • NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy stated that the league will review the newly reported allegations as part of its ongoing investigation.
  • Jacobs' attorneys issued a statement noting that the Brown County District Attorney's office had reviewed the prior allegations and determined that only two misdemeanor charges were warranted.
  • One woman reported an incident from January 5, 2022, involving physical altercations at Jacobs' home.
  • Another woman described an incident from April 2021 where she sustained bruises and swelling after a dispute.
  • A third woman reported an altercation in May 2022 after being flown to a residence, stating she did not report it earlier out of deportation concerns.
  • Jacobs returned to play two weeks prior and scored two touchdowns in a game against the Carolina Panthers.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationGreen Bay Packers“NFL team for which Josh Jacobs currently plays.”OrganizationNBC 26“Green Bay TV station that first reported the release of the police records.”PersonRichard A. Schonfeld“Attorney representing Josh Jacobs.”OrganizationCarolina Panthers“NFL team recently played by the Green Bay Packers.”PersonDavid Z. Chesnoff“Attorney representing Josh Jacobs.”PersonBrian McCarthy“NFL spokesman who stated the league would review the allegations.”OrganizationLas Vegas Raiders“Former NFL team of Josh Jacobs.”OrganizationHobart/Lawrence Police Department“Police department that investigated the battery case and released public records”PersonClarence F. Duchac III“Attorney representing Josh Jacobs.”PersonJosh Jacobs“Green Bay Packers running back involved in battery case and newly released polic”OrganizationNFL“National Football League conducting an investigation into Josh Jacobs.”OrganizationThe Associated Press“Copyright holder of the news article.”OrganizationBrown County District Attorney’s office“District attorney's office that handled the charges and plea agreement.”