Josh Jacobs breaks silence on arrest, Packers return: ‘Still trying to learn’

Josh Jacobs breaks silence on arrest, Packers return: 'Still trying to learn'.

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• Adam Kaufman, Jacob Camenker and Jake Ciely discuss Aaron Rodgers' trust in Germie Bernard and his Week 7 fantasy waiver wire value.
• Jacobs was arrested on May 26 by the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department outside of Green Bay.
• Jacobs will first be eligible to play for the Packers in Week 7 when the face the Detroit Lions.
• Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs informed journalists on Wednesday, Oct.
• Why Germie Bernard should be on fantasy managers' radar for Week 7.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs informed journalists on Wednesday, Oct. 21, marking the first time he had done so since his May 26 arrest on a domestic violence allegation.

Jacobs expressed gratitude to the Packers for standing by his side while he missed the first six games of the 2026 NFL season after being placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list.

"First, I'm excited to be back with the team, with the guys, " Jacobs remarked to journalists, via video from Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network. "I want to say thank you to the organization, really for supporting me throughout this whole process and how everything played out."

Jacobs additionally spoke briefly concerning his legal situation and acknowledged he was "remorseful" regarding it.

"I can't get into a lot of things, like specifics of things, " Jacobs remarked, referencing his arrest. "But obviously, I'm remorseful and sorry for putting this team in this situation. Sometimes when you go through life, situations occur, and a four-second, three-second decision can alter your life, honestly."

"I'm still a human being, " he continued. "Still trying to learn. Still trying to grow from the whole process. Actually learned a lot throughout this process, legally and just personally. But yeah, going forward, just trying to obtain better." Why was Josh Jacobs arrested?

Jacobs was arrested on May 26 by the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department outside of Green Bay. At the time, the 28-year-old was facing five charges stemming from an incident involving a female acquaintance that occurred on May 23. The charges were.

Jacobs eventually pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property in a court appearance on Sept. 10. He was ordered to pay a fine of $1, 000 plus costs for the battery charge while he received a deferred judgement agreement on the criminal damage to property charge, meaning he will have to meet a list of conditions so as to have that charge dismissed by the state.

Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list against the backdrop of those legal proceedings and missed the first six games of the season as of it.

Now back, Jacobs is focused on returning to the field and is trying not to worry too much regarding what residents think of him.

"I know for some people this might be a stain on me and my character, but I feel like I don't really have to speak on my character, " Jacobs remarked. "A lot of individuals that know me in this locker room or that's been around me, I'll let them do that. For me, I'm just trying to come back in here and play ball, learn from this mistake and move forward."

Jacobs will first be eligible to play for the Packers in Week 7 when the face the Detroit Lions. Green Bay hasn't yet committed to the veteran playing, but he is hoping he will be able to return to the field for the critical NFC North battle.

"My goal is to play, " Jacobs remarked, per the Green Bay Press-Gazette. "I don't know how much they're going to allow me to play, honestly. Especially with having a walkthrough today, I didn't really obtain too numerous reps, like real reps. So I don't know where their mindset is, but if it's up to me I'm going to try to play." SMS Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to support improve our site! Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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