Packers’ Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to charges of battery, criminal damage to property

By Sean Leahy,Ryan Young — In News — September 10, 2026

   ​ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN – JUNE 09: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Don Hutson Center on June 09, 2026 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)John Fisher via Getty ImagesContent warning: The following article contains depictions of alleged domestic violence.Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs entered a plea of no contest on Thursday to charges of battery and criminal damage to property.Jacobs was arrested in May and was originally booked on five charges.According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Jacobs’ no contest plea was accepted by the Brown County court on the conditions that he is not involved in future criminal acts, avoids contact with the victim, undergoes counseling, remains under supervision, and pays restitution to the victim.Jacobs was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine on the misdemeanor battery charge.“I fully understand seriousness of the situation and take full responsibility,” Jacobs told the court.The hearing was originally scheduled for Nov. 17 before being moved up to Thursday, three days before the Packers open the season against the Minnesota Vikings.The alleged incident occurred May 23 at Jacobs’ home. The criminal complaint, according to ESPN, states that a woman was trying to leave Jacobs’ garage when he “grabbed her and threw her to the ground, and she struck her head, suffering an injury.”The Brown County district attorney in Wisconsin said the surveillance video from Jacobs’ garage corroborates the alleged victims claims of what transpired, per The Athletic.On Aug. 30, Jacobs was placed on the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List, barring him from practicing or playing for the Packers until he is removed. The league can still hand down a suspension.Jacobs had 929 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns last season, his second with the Packers after starting his career with the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers in free agency ahead of the 2024 campaign.  

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