Josh Jacobs arrested (domestic violence)

[Vikings4ever]

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-jacobs-faces-five-charges-after-domestic-disturbance-call

 

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Saturday morning in Wisconsin after a disturbance complaint.

The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department said in a police report obtained by multiple reporters that Jacobs was booked into the Brown County Jail on five charges.

He faces a felony charge of strangulation and suffocation and four misdemeanor charges of battery/domestic abuse, criminal damage to property/domestic abuse, disorderly conduct/domestic abuse and intimidation of a victim.

 

[Maximum Overkill]

57 minutes ago, Vikings4ever said:

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-jacobs-faces-five-charges-after-domestic-disturbance-call

 

 

Let's go!!!! Packers need to trade for Trey Benson and make all my Fantasy dreams come true. 

[TBayXXXVII]

I'll wait to see what an investigation reveals before coming to a conclusion.

[Maximum Overkill]

2 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I'll wait to see what an investigation reveals before coming to a conclusion.

They're saying now that Jacobs lawyers are working now to get any charges dropped. That means a huge payoff is incoming  

[TBayXXXVII]

On 5/29/2026 at 6:43 PM, Maximum Overkill said:

They're saying now that Jacobs lawyers are working now to get any charges dropped. That means a huge payoff is incoming  

Or, they have enough evidence to show that she's lying.  I never think the guys innocent, but I also never think the woman is telling the truth.  When you have athletes (even celebrities), who are involved with women who aren't themselves famous, they can be targets of gold diggers or women who've grown acustom to a lifestyle they don't want to lose.  We've seen this play out a lot.  Rich athlete (celebrity), attempts to breakup with gf/wife, and boom... domestic violence charges.  That's why I'm waiting to see what comes of this.  He certainly may be guilty and willing to pay her off to shut her up.  She also might be lying to force him to stay with her, so she shuts up.

[Maximum Overkill]

1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said:

Or, they have enough evidence to show that she's lying

Could be. For his sake I hope it's not true 

[TBayXXXVII]

12 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Could be. For his sake I hope it's not true 

True... but, lol, I wouldn't hold my breath.  

[polecatt]

We'll see what happens 

[Ray_T]

21 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said:

Or, they have enough evidence to show that she's lying.  I never think the guys innocent, but I also never think the woman is telling the truth.  When you have athletes (even celebrities), who are involved with women who aren't themselves famous, they can be targets of gold diggers or women who've grown acustom to a lifestyle they don't want to lose.  We've seen this play out a lot.  Rich athlete (celebrity), attempts to breakup with gf/wife, and boom... domestic violence charges.  That's why I'm waiting to see what comes of this.  He certainly may be guilty and willing to pay her off to shut her up.  She also might be lying to force him to stay with her, so she shuts up.

certainly possible.

I'll admit I had Jacobs pegged as a high character guy, so this came as a huge surprise to me.

but sometimes it is the guys who look innocent who end up being the worst.

I'm not passing judgement on this either way at this point.  we dont even have much info, but if they think charges may be dropped, thats pretty quick after the original allegation so i am guessing there is a question of how good the evidence is and how reliable the witness is.

sure, its also possible he paid some money to make it go away.

but if he did we will never hear about it.

 

[TBayXXXVII]

47 minutes ago, Ray_T said:

certainly possible.

I'll admit I had Jacobs pegged as a high character guy, so this came as a huge surprise to me.

but sometimes it is the guys who look innocent who end up being the worst.

I'm not passing judgement on this either way at this point.  we dont even have much info, but if they think charges may be dropped, thats pretty quick after the original allegation so i am guessing there is a question of how good the evidence is and how reliable the witness is.

sure, its also possible he paid some money to make it go away.

but if he did we will never hear about it.

 

We might hear about it in a roundabout way.  The NFL will do their investigation... if they found that Jacobs paid money to avoid criminal charges, they could still suspend him for a couple of games (2?), under the Conduct Policy.  He'll cop to it and say nothing, because it's better than being suspended for a lot longer (8+?), the public finding more out, and not risking further suspension.  If they found out that she's lying, he'll get nothing.

[Maximum Overkill]

Every time someone posts here I think it's the  the "Charges Dropped" story, haha. 

These are some serious charges but then again it's a rich athlete. These stories almost always evaporate somehow. 

[Ray_T]

19 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

We might hear about it in a roundabout way.  The NFL will do their investigation... if they found that Jacobs paid money to avoid criminal charges, they could still suspend him for a couple of games (2?), under the Conduct Policy.  He'll cop to it and say nothing, because it's better than being suspended for a lot longer (8+?), the public finding more out, and not risking further suspension.  If they found out that she's lying, he'll get nothing.

that's fair.

either way, if there is a suspension, its most likely gonna happen for next season.  am I right on that?   that seems to be the way in the NFL

 

[TBayXXXVII]

1 hour ago, Ray_T said:

that's fair.

either way, if there is a suspension, its most likely gonna happen for next season.  am I right on that?   that seems to be the way in the NFL

 

I think at this point in time, it could go either way.  But, the longer it takes, I'd think the more likelihood is that it would be next year.  Wouldn't be shocked one way or the other though.

[Mike FF Today]

Update...

 

[nobody]

Looks like a slap on the wrist coming

[Ray_T]

I dont think anyone cares about the damage to property charge.

its the battery one that likely means something.

so the question is, now that charges are laid, do they wait for the result of the hearing before passing judgement on a suspension?

my guess is yes.    though someone said on another board that there is rumoured to be a video of the incident.    that may imply something more substantial.    but at the same time, I have to think if they had something iron clad like this why would they wait so long to press charges?    so I'm inclined at this point to think this may only be a rumour.

[bfros]

I think he gets 6-8 games. Players arrested or charged with misdemeanor-level battery, domestic disputes, or disorderly conduct—such as past cases involving running backs or wide receivers—frequently receive multi-game suspensions. Under the collective bargaining agreement, a first-time violation involving domestic or interpersonal abuse carries a baseline or minimum suspension (frequently six games). Property damage is also list by the NFL as punishable, which is why the 6 games could be more like 8. 

I keep hearing 6-8 games as a possibility. 

But it could be worse. Like Ray_T said above, there is garage video surveillance that people are saying shows that Jacobs threw her to the ground. Remember back in 2014 Ray Rice got a 2 game suspension, but when his elevator video came out, the Ravens released him and the NFL suspended him indefinitely. 

 

[nobody]

I'm guessing 0-2 games.  Won't Jacobs' lawyers just kick the can down the road until the offseason?

 

[makindollaz]

This is going to shake up weekend drafts.  Jacobs will drop, Lloyd will start going way earlier than a few days ago.  Personally I’m staying away from that situation unless Lloyd is still around a round earlier than I would have considered him before this.  But I doubt he will.

[Ray_T]

8 hours ago, bfros said:

I think he gets 6-8 games. Players arrested or charged with misdemeanor-level battery, domestic disputes, or disorderly conduct—such as past cases involving running backs or wide receivers—frequently receive multi-game suspensions. Under the collective bargaining agreement, a first-time violation involving domestic or interpersonal abuse carries a baseline or minimum suspension (frequently six games). Property damage is also list by the NFL as punishable, which is why the 6 games could be more like 8. 

I keep hearing 6-8 games as a possibility. 

But it could be worse. Like Ray_T said above, there is garage video surveillance that people are saying shows that Jacobs threw her to the ground. Remember back in 2014 Ray Rice got a 2 game suspension, but when his elevator video came out, the Ravens released him and the NFL suspended him indefinitely. 

 

yeah, but Ray rice knocked her out with a punch.    a punch is a far more pre meditated intent to injure than a push is.     a push is more like a step above a verbal threat but not as far as actually physically hitting someone.

I think we are more likely in the realm of 2-3 games.    unless its a case where he pushed her down a set of stairs or something of the like.

edit:  not saying the push isnt bad.   its just not the same level of bad as it would be if he physically hit her

[nobody]

This is going to mess up my draft alright.  It looks like everyone is going to misread the situation and I'm going to need to draft Josh Jacobs in the late 2nd or early 3rd after picking up Bijan, and then I'll be scrambling for receiver help all year.

 

[Ray_T]

12 minutes ago, nobody said:

This is going to mess up my draft alright.  It looks like everyone is going to misread the situation and I'm going to need to draft Josh Jacobs in the late 2nd or early 3rd after picking up Bijan, and then I'll be scrambling for receiver help all year.

 

I suspect hes going later than that.  in the IBL draft I was involved with he went 18th off the board in 3 of the pools I observed.  mostly late 4th round.   that said this is a fairly knowledgeable group.   I could see some people taking him earlier based on reputation but the domestic situation isnt the only reason to move him down your board.

there is also:

1) the state of the O line in Green bay.   not that good.

2) the fact Jacobs is nursing an injury in pre season.   while I wouldnt avoid just because of this, its a factor to consider

3) the emergence of a decent backup who could get increased reps.  especially if they expect a Jacobs suspension

 

so his drop is not just related to the domestic situation but to some degree is driven by that.    If he plays the full season I do think he probably provides value at his ADP but if you are risk averse, you may wish to avoid the situation.

[nobody]

I think people are overestimating Marshawn Lloyd.  Dude is going to sit out if he stubs his toe and fumble if he somehow makes it to the game.

[nobody]

2 minutes ago, Ray_T said:

 

so his drop is not just related to the domestic situation but to some degree is driven by that.    If he plays the full season I do think he probably provides value at his ADP but if you are risk averse, you may wish to avoid the situation.

To me it's pretty obvious he won't be suspended this year as long as that video doesn't get out.  NFL isn't supposed to levy suspensions until the legal proceedings run their course.  So obviously Jacobs lawyers will drag it out until we hit the off-season.

[Ray_T]

5 hours ago, nobody said:

To me it's pretty obvious he won't be suspended this year as long as that video doesn't get out.  NFL isn't supposed to levy suspensions until the legal proceedings run their course.  So obviously Jacobs lawyers will drag it out until we hit the off-season.

correct.   the video getting out is likely what will make or break him this year with respect to the suspension.  

I guess there is always a chance the video doesnt look THAT bad.  That is also a possibility (though I'd admit unlikely considering they still still pressed charges)

If its bad, I am betting a lot of money exchanges hands to make this go away.

[LVSaint429]

11 hours ago, Ray_T said:

correct.   the video getting out is likely what will make or break him this year with respect to the suspension.  

I guess there is always a chance the video doesnt look THAT bad.  That is also a possibility (though I'd admit unlikely considering they still still pressed charges)

If its bad, I am betting a lot of money exchanges hands to make this go away.

If that video gets out & it shows anything close to what he has been accused of, no amount of payoff is gonna make this go away. The optics of the video will force the NFL to make a statement by suspension or they face an incredible amount of bad PR, which we all know Goodell doesn’t want. Bottom line is if that video gets out, the range of outcomes is 6 games to Ray Rice

[bfros]

without the video, the the NFL guideline for misdemeanor battery charge like he was just given is "6 games". NFL is clear on that.  

With the video, it will be worse. possibly indefinite suspension/release. doesn't matter that it was a shove. she hit the ground hard and hit her head. the optics of that will be bad. he could have really hurt her. NFL will be forced to take action for PR reasons. 

Notice that the recent talk from GB coaches and players is not that he should not be suspended (they know this is coming), it's that they believe "he should still be on the team". It's all about him deserving to simply be on the team--i.e., at this point they are anticipating a Ray Rice type decision (indefinite ban) and are trying to get ahead of that. They prob know what's on that video.  

[Phil Simms 11]

 

[nobody]

Damn it.  I hate when I'm proven wrong this quickly

 

[LVSaint429]

Wasn’t Jacobs incident in his garage? Think this is Ray Rice

[Ray_T]

I think this means the NFL may be aware of what the video shows or they feel the evidence is substantial enough that the odds are not good that he gets out of this.

not a good sign for him.

but probably the right thing to do.

[nobody]

14 hours ago, Ray_T said:

I think this means the NFL may be aware of what the video shows or they feel the evidence is substantial enough that the odds are not good that he gets out of this.

not a good sign for him.

I think so too.  I mean if his trial is in November, does that mean he's out until Nov 17th?  That would mean he's out until at least week 11 and then he hasn't practiced with the team all that time?

Then let's say he's found guilty.  I guess I have to play it like he's out for the year.

[Nomad99]

Realistically.......IF he plays this year.....WHEN? Is he out till the hearing.....thas nine games i think. Is he out until it's settled? That would be the season. Is he out till the NFL sees the video(November 17th?), in which case he gets 6-8 game suspended.......his time served would be greater than that & could start immediately as he would have been exemptfor longer than that????

[Ray_T]

9 hours ago, Nomad99 said:

Realistically.......IF he plays this year.....WHEN? Is he out till the hearing.....thas nine games i think. Is he out until it's settled? That would be the season. Is he out till the NFL sees the video(November 17th?), in which case he gets 6-8 game suspended.......his time served would be greater than that & could start immediately as he would have been exemptfor longer than that????

I think it most likely they assign him time served.  but because he was on the commissioners exempt list (and was getting paid while on the list) I'm guessing he has to give back the money for the time served to count.

I read this somewhere, but not sure how much truth there is to it.    it would be a real odd predicament if he wants to play.

[GobbleDog]

I don't know what to think... if he's out til his court date (which nobody knows if that'll happen), that'd be after Wk 10 which would be ten games missed as the Packers bye is Wk 11. 

Last night he fell to the 13th rd in a mock.  I hadn't given him much thought, but now I'm wondering what I'll do in my real draft Friday if he falls that far. I don't want to waste a bench spot on the bum for 11 weeks. And who knows how much or how well he'll play when he returns. 

[LVSaint429]

Something to think about…

The wild card here is Kaleb Johnson. 

6’1 225

2024 1st team All-American with Iowa in a Packers-type offense 

Rushing— 1537 - 21 

Receiving— 22-188-2

He’s got the physical ability & a fresh start

Jacobs may not be back at all & Lloyd doesn’t have much of a track record. It’s very possible Johnson just takes the job for himself 

[Ray_T]

2 minutes ago, LVSaint429 said:

Something to think about…

The wild card here is Kaleb Johnson. 

6’1 225

2024 1st team All-American with Iowa in a Packers-type offense 

Rushing— 1537 - 21 

Receiving— 22-188-2

He’s got the physical ability & a fresh start

Jacobs may not be back at all & Lloyd doesn’t have much of a track record. It’s very possible Johnson just takes the job for himself 

some are complaining about Lloyds durability.    a cheesehead buddy of mine thinks Lloyd isnt the answer.    I do think Johnson is worth a late spot just as much as Jacobs is.

though due to track record and reputation I have to think that if Jacobs gets time served and misses 10 games, he could be a nice add just in time for the fantasy playoffs.  onlly problem is, if your team is struggling to make the playoffs you may have to bail on him for a body that can help you get there.

personally I think a guy like Jacobs is worth a risk if you dont have to pay a significant amount to get him.  at that point the main cost is holding him on your roster.   the move effectively shortens your bench.

but if you do have to pay a significant price for Jacobs, I'd take my chances with one of the other Green Bay RB's

[gridiron whirlwinds]

I agree, all of this is true. Who knows how it will all play out.

I grabbed Lloyd very late in my draft as my draft was held only a couple of hours after the news.

I am hoping just maybe he can be effective for a few weeks if Jacobs misses a significant amount of time.

I am really not counting on him at the end of the season I figure Jacobs probably back by then and Kaleb is a real wild card here. 

He could have a roll and cut into Lloyds production. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

[Ray_T]

I wouldnt be surprised if its a timeshare there in  the absence of Jacobs.

when the starter goes down, timeshare among the various backups becomes a bit more likely.     (at least to start)

 

[Phil Simms 11]