Josh Jacobs’ Return Could Come in Two to Three Weeks

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is expected to return to the team.

Heavy NFL - NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Jacobs’ expected recovery timeline.

Draft Sharks - Packers running back Josh Jacobs is expected to have surgery for a fractured finger.

Newsweek - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs fractured his ring finger.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Since returning from the Commissioner’s Exempt list, Josh Jacobs has recorded 148 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 47 touches.

NBC Sports - The Packers could use a committee approach while Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd are sidelined, with Kaleb Johnson potentially taking on a larger role.

NBC Sports - Kaleb Johnson recorded 68 rushing yards and one touchdown on 14 carries against the Patriots.

NBC Sports - Jacobs’ Week 10 availability against the Vikings was described as uncertain, and the Packers’ running backs were characterized as difficult to trust beyond desperation fantasy options.

Heavy NFL - Jacobs could return as early as Week 12.

Heavy NFL - Jacobs could still be placed on injured reserve despite the positive injury update.

Heavy NFL - The Packers have a strong sense Jacobs will return in two to three weeks.

Heavy NFL - Rapoport reported that Jacobs will have surgery and did not rule out placing him on injured reserve; Green Bay will make a decision.

Draft Sharks - Jacobs could return in 2-3 weeks.

Newsweek - Jacobs fractured his ring finger during the first quarter of the Packers’ win in Week 9.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The expected return timeline is two to three weeks.

Draft Sharks - Jacobs’ surgery is expected to take place later this week; his possible return timeline is 2-3 weeks.

WHY:

NBC Sports - MarShawn Lloyd was also sidelined with a knee injury.

Newsweek - Jacobs’ injury was a fractured ring finger.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Jacobs is expected to undergo surgery; the Packers will decide whether to place him on injured reserve.

Draft Sharks - Surgery is planned for Jacobs’ fractured finger.

Josh Jacobs fractured a ring finger and is expected to undergo surgery, sidelining Green Bay’s star running back. The Packers expect Jacobs back in two to three weeks, though injured reserve remains possible. With MarShawn Lloyd also hurt, Kaleb Johnson could take on a larger role.