Coverage dated August 27, 2026 to August 29, 2026

Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors; Packers host Cardinals in preseason finale

Headline from WI Proud

Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was charged yesterday with two misdemeanors stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident at his home near Green Bay in May. The Brown County District Attorney’s Office formally charged Jacobs with one count of misdemeanor battery and one misdemeanor count…

WI Proud's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Packers' Josh Jacobs now criminally charged in May incident (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

    Published

    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    FOX6 News has learned the Brown County District Attorney's Office filed criminal charges against Packers running back Josh Jacobs.

  2. We Are Green Bay

    Details of Packers RB Josh Jacobs' arrest released, officially charged (opens We Are Green Bay)

    Published

    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    (WFRV) - Three months after being arrested, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has officially been charged for his alleged role in an altercation with his girlfriend. According to a criminal complaint obtained by WFRV, 28-year-old Josh Jacobs is facing two misdemeanor charges.

  3. Phl17

    Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged after May arrest (opens Phl17)

    Published

    Phl17's feed description

    Jacobs was arrested in May following an alleged incident involving his girlfriend.

  4. New York Post

    Packers star Josh Jacobs charged after allegedly shoving girlfriend in heated spat over ‘other girls’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been charged with two misdemeanors after he allegedly got violent with his girlfriend during a heated altercation earlier this year.

  5. Forbes

    Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Charged With Battery (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with two misdemeanors on Thursday, including one for battery.

  6. AL.com

    Packers RB Josh Jacobs has some charges dropped, no word on if he'll miss games (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    Jacobs rushed for 929 yards and scored 13 rushing touchdowns in 2025.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend three months ago

  8. We Are Green Bay

    Packers release statement on Josh Jacobs (opens We Are Green Bay)

    Published

    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Packers have released a statement following Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs being officially charged with battery and criminal property damage. "We are aware of the charges brought against Josh Jacobs.

  9. Fox News

    Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanors chargers after strangulation arrest and Packers prepare for any scenario (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges filed by the Brown County DA, with his attorneys noting the charges do not include domestic violence.

  10. We Are Green Bay

    Josh Jacobs' releases statement regarding charges (opens We Are Green Bay)

    Published

    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Following the Green Bay Packers ' release of a statement on the charges against running back Josh Jacobs, the player's legal team has released a statement on his behalf. "The Brown County District Attorney has reviewed evidence and elected to file misdemeanor charges agains…

  11. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Ex-Raiders RB Josh Jacobs faces battery, criminal damage to property charges (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

    Published

    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Josh Jacobs, the former All-Pro running back for the Raiders, was charged with misdemeanors after what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend.

  12. Triblive

    Packers RB Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend.

  13. Breitbart News

    Packers' Josh Jacobs Charged with Misdemeanor Battery, Criminal Damage to Property (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Josh Jacobs, running back for the Green Bay Packers, has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property.

  14. WI Proud

    Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors; Packers host Cardinals in preseason finale (opens WI Proud)

    Published

    WI Proud's feed description

    Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was charged yesterday with two misdemeanors stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident at his home near Green Bay in May. The Brown County District Attorney’s Office formally charged Jacobs with one count of misdemeanor battery and one misdemeanor count…

  15. Forbes

    Matt LaFleur Says The Packers Aren’t Planning To Release Josh Jacobs (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The Green Bay Packers aren't planning to release running back Josh Jacobs, who was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage on Thursday.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Separate coverage close to this update in time and subject.

Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors; Packers host Cardinals in preseason finale | Since Then