Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteve MegargeeWednesday 27 May 2026 10:29 BSTJacobs has starred for the Green Bay Packers in recent seasons (Getty)Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested and is facing five criminal charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation, following a disturbance complaint on Saturday morning.Hobart/Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas confirmed Jacobs' arrest on Tuesday, stating he was booked into Brown County Jail on charges that also include battery-domestic abuse, criminal damage to property-domestic abuse, disorderly conduct-domestic abuse, and intimidation of a victim.Jacobs' legal team, comprising David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac, issued a statement vehemently denying the allegations and requesting fairness and restraint as the investigation is in its early stages.Both the Green Bay Packers and the NFL have acknowledged the situation, with the Packers stating they are aware but withholding further comment due to the ongoing legal nature of the matter.Jacobs is a key player for the Packers, having been their top returning rusher last season with 929 yards and 13 touchdowns, and previously earning All-Pro honours with the Raiders.In fullGreen Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on strangulation and domestic abuse chargesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in