New Records Detail More Abuse Claims Against Packers' Josh Jacobs

WHO:

Heavy NFL - At least three additional women accused Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs of abuse.

NBC26 - The Hobart/Lawrence Police Department investigated allegations involving Jacobs; the police case file was heavily redacted.

NBC26 - The women who made the additional allegations were not identified in the article.

NBC26 - In the May 2026 case, the victim told investigators Jacobs restrained her multiple times, obstructed her breathing, and prevented her from leaving or calling police; she said she believed she was going to die.

NBC26 - Jacobs later pleaded no contest and was convicted of misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property.

WHAT:

NBC26 - Newly released police records describe three additional women reporting alleged physical incidents involving Jacobs.

NBC26 - One woman alleged Jacobs slapped her, took her cellphone as she tried to leave his residence, grabbed her by the hair, threw her onto a bed, pinned her down, threw her onto the floor, spit on her, and grabbed her by the throat.

NBC26 - A second woman alleged Jacobs grabbed her arms and bicep area, pushed her against a wall near a window, and threw her belongings outside; she reported bruising, plus pain and swelling around her ribs.

NBC26 - A third woman alleged Jacobs put his hands on her head and neck, dragged her, scratched her chest, and took her cellphone after it fell. She reported arm bruising and chest scratches that remained visible for about a month.

NBC26 - In the May 2026 investigation, officers documented redness and apparent scratches on the victim’s head and scalp.

NBC26 - The department released body-camera and dash-camera video of Jacobs’ arrest.

Heavy NFL - The article described the new allegations as emerging before a Packers-Vikings rematch.

WHERE:

NBC26 - The records and investigation involved the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department; the May 23 incident occurred at Jacobs’ home in Hobart.

NBC26 - Jacobs was taken to Brown County Jail after his arrest.

WHEN:

NBC26 - The second woman alleged her incident occurred in April 2021; she said she had known Jacobs for about a year.

NBC26 - The first woman alleged an incident in January 2022 and said she had communicated with Jacobs through Instagram for approximately six months before meeting him in person.

NBC26 - The third woman alleged an incident in May 2022; police spoke with her in July.

NBC26 - The first woman contacted police in June 2026 after learning of the May investigation; another woman contacted police later that month.

NBC26 - The incident leading to Jacobs’ arrest occurred May 23; Jacobs was arrested May 26.

WHY:

NBC26 - The first woman said she contacted police because her experience seemed relevant to the May investigation and because she wanted people to believe the woman involved in that case.

NBC26 - The third woman said Jacobs warned she could be deported, making her believe she could not report the alleged incident.

NBC26 - The second woman said she was told her earlier call was not being investigated as a domestic incident because she and Jacobs were not in a relationship.

HOW:

NBC26 - The first woman said she met Jacobs through Instagram, remained friends with him for some time after the alleged incident, and did not initially want to report him.

NBC26 - The second woman said she called police when her alleged incident occurred; released records indicate responding officers saw no visible injury, bruising, or damage consistent with a physical altercation.

NBC26 - The third woman said she did not report the alleged incident or seek medical treatment at the time; the initial victim in the May 2026 case provided police with her information.

Three additional women have accused Packers running back Josh Jacobs of physical abuse, according to police records. The allegations describe incidents from 2021 and 2022; the women reported bruising and other injuries.