The Green Bay Packers have stuck by running back Josh Jacobs through an off-field incident that resulted in a no-contest plea to misdemeanor battery, but that steadfast support could be evaporating right now. Recent developments are hitting hard, making his future in Green Bay seriously questionable.
The “Handcuff” and the Horrifying New Records
It’s been a rough stretch for Jacobs, to say the least. First, there was that whole handcuff celebration thing that he tried to deny, even though video of the full celebration definitely suggested it was a handcuff celebration. Talk about optics! But that’s not even the biggest problem. Friday’s release of police records, indicating that at least three other women have accused Jacobs of domestic violence, is the real bombshell. This news could absolutely shake the team’s apparent resolve to keep him around. How do you come back from that?
Performance Woes Pile On The Pressure
Beyond the serious off-field issues, Jacobs’ play on the field isn’t exactly helping his case. He is averaging a dismal 2.3 yards per carry in his two games back from a six-game stint on paid leave. Let that sink in. Even worse, he managed only 1.9 yards per carry against what was the worst run defense in the league heading into Thursday night’s game. When you can’t even get going against the worst of the worst, it’s a huge problem. It’s possible the Packers are realizing Jacobs just isn’t good enough anymore to justify a stubborn circling of the wagons.
Green Bay Was Already Looking Elsewhere
Here’s the kicker: this isn’t even a new thought for the Packers. The team has shown a persistent presence in trade discussions, expressing interest in Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. That means they’ve at least pondered the possibility of swapping out Jacobs for Taylor. They were already looking for alternatives, and now, with everything else piling up, this situation is reaching a breaking point for Jacobs. What are the Packers going to do? It feels like we’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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