Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked on five charges before being released the next day. The player continues to deny the allegations as the District Attorney’s Office considers formal charges. Regardless of that outcome, Jacobs will still be subject to the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
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In other words, Jacobs’ status remains in doubt, even if he’s only forced to sit out a handful of games during the 2026 season. When asked about the matter yesterday, coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that “a lot’s going to happen between now and” the start of the season. Meanwhile, a league source told Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom.com that the Packers are not expected to pursue RB depth in the wake of the Jacobs news.
Jacobs has dominated the carries for the Packers over the past two seasons, and the team watched as primary backup Emanuel Wilson left for the Seahawks this offseason. That departure already left Green Bay with questionable depth behind their starter, and a potential Jacobs absence would only exasperate their issues.
Former RB3 Chris Brooks is the top candidate to soak up backup snaps for the Packers. The former UDFA has spent the past two years in Green Bay, where he’s compiled 449 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 87 touches. MarShawn Lloyd is also still around, although the former third-round pick has been limited to a single appearance through two professional seasons. The rest of the team’s depth consists of Pierre Strong, who has collected 692 offensive yards in stints with the Patriots and Browns, and former UDFAs Damien Martinez (2025) and Jaden Nixon (2026).
Even if the Packers do anticipate a Jacobs absence, the team would surely want to evaluate all of their in-house options before considering some reinforcement. Multiple executives cited a handful of potential targets when talking with La Canfora, including free agent Joe Mixon, Saints veteran Alvin Kamara, and Cardinals RB James Conner.
Really? Not even thinking about it?
If Lloyd can ever get healthy, he could be a really good player.
If he can’t, I think James Conner would be the perfect pickup if healthy.
I think the headline should read, “Not considering RB addition AT THIS TIME.” Next week might be another story entirely for all we know.
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