Josh Jacobs: I’m just trying to play ball, learn from this mistake and move forward

The Packers running back returned to the team this week after missing six games on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:01 PM

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Josh Jacobs expressed remorse following his return to the team, stating he intends to learn from his mistake.
Jacobs pleaded no contest on September 10 to charges of battery and criminal destruction of property.
The running back was convicted of battery, received a $1,000 fine, and entered a deferred judgment agreement.

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NFL running back Josh Jacobs addressed the media for the first time since his May arrest, stating he is focused on learning from his mistakes and moving forward with his team. Jacobs expressed remorse for putting his organization in a difficult position and shared that he is grateful to return after missing six games on paid leave.

On September 10, Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal destruction of property charges following a May incident. He was fined $1,000 and entered a deferred judgment agreement, though he remains under NFL investigation regarding personal conduct policy violations.

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Josh Jacobs: I’m just trying to play ball, learn from this mistake and move forward

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