Josh Jacobs
Running Back
Ht: 5' 10" Wt: 223 Age: 28 Exp: 8 years College: Alabama Drafted: 2019 R1 24
Avg FF PTS
15.07
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
241.1
Position Rank: 13th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-7
Week 22
Posted: 9/01/2026 1:45 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list, is expected to play at some point in 2026, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Huddle Up: There are still a lot of unknowns with Jacobs, but what we do know is that he's too valuable to release from fantasy rosters. MarShawn Lloyd is expected to be the starter in Jacobs' absence, but Lloyd has played in one game in his two-year career due to injuries. Chris Brooks needs to be handcuffed to him. Lloyd is a low-end RB2 for the forseeable future.
Posted: 8/30/2026 6:33 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs is being placed on the commissioner exempt list on Sunday, Aug. 30, according to sources. Last week, Jacobs was charged with battery and criminal damage to property, both misdemeanors, by a district attorney in Wisconsin. He was originally arrested in late May on five counts, including one felony. Jacobs will not be available for the start of the NFL season, and it remains how long he'll be on the shelf.
Huddle Up: With Jacobs unavailable and not allowed to even practice, it appears MarShawn Lloyd will get the first crack at the No. 1 job in Green Bay to start the season. Only the commissioner can take him off the list, so expect a multiple weeks absence, as these type of moves aren't taken lightly. Meanwhile, for fantasy football purposes, it's go time for Lloyd. Some fantasy managers are likely to overpay, but if you can get him for a middle-round pick, starting in Round 7, you should be in the right neighborhood.
Posted: 8/28/2026 4:08 am GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs will not be released by the team following two misdemeanor charges being filed against him on Thursday, Aug. 27, per ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
Huddle Up: Demovsky added "at least not at this point" to his post about Jacobs being released, and it certainly appears the team will allow his legal situation to play out. Jacobs is scheduled for an initial court appearance on Nov. 17. While the league typically waits for these cases to become fully resolved, the NFL could potentially suspend Jacobs based on the chargers. It creates some uncertainty around Jacobs, who is being drafted as a midrange RB2, and it elevates MarShawn Lloyd's profile as he becomes a priority handcuff for Jacobs owners looking to hedge their bets.
Posted: 8/27/2026 7:35 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with two misdemeanors related to his May arrest. The NFL has been monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review, according to Tom Pelissero.
Huddle Up: With Jacobs being charged, this could increase his chances of a suspension. While nothing has come down on this yet, fantasy players should monitor it and have a backup plan in place in case he is suspended for any length of time.
Posted: 8/25/2026 3:44 am GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) took part in 11-on-11 work for the first time since injuring his groin on Aug. 6. He had previously returned last week in a limited capacity.
Huddle Up: It hasn't been smooth sailing for Jacobs this offseason, on or off the field. Once the games start to count, however, he should be right back in a heavy usage role. The caveat, of course, is whether he'll face any discipline from the NFL for his May arrest. For now, Jacobs remains a solid RB2, but there has to be some level of concern.
Posted: 8/19/2026 10:32 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) was limited to individual drills during practice Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Huddle Up: Jacobs is recently returned to practice and will likely be eased back into practice over the next few days. He will receive plenty of touches this season if healthy and will be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted: 8/18/2026 2:48 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) will return to practice Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Huddle Up: Jacobs has an ADP of 25, which places him as the first pick in the third round. He finished as the RB13 in PPR leagues last season after injuries dogged him late in the year. He'll be a steady RB2 option if you can get him there.
Posted: 8/16/2026 6:25 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers TE Luke Musgrave (neck), LS Matt Orzech (calf), DL Micah Parsons (knee) and DL Jordon Riley (Achilles) remain on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as of Sunday, Aug. 16, and they have not practiced. CB Javon Bullard (foot), RB Josh Jacobs (groin), LB Dani Dennis-Sutton (illness), OG Darian Kinnard (ankle) and DE Lukas Van Ness (shoulder) did not participate in practice. CB Domani Jackson (core) was able to return to team reps.
Posted: 8/14/2026 9:42 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) could return to practice by the end of next week, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
Huddle Up: Jacobs has been sidelined for around a week because of the injury, so he will not be rushed back to practice. He will see most of the work at running back if healthy and will be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted: 8/11/2026 5:24 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) will miss "at least" another week of practice, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
Huddle Up: Jacobs being out isn't great news, but it isn't bad either at this point. He can still be regarded as one of the better fantasy running backs in 2026 and be an RB1 in your fantasy lineup.
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