Josh Jacobs has been in the headlines ever since he was taken into custody on May 26, 2026. The Green Bay Packers running back is facing multiple charges related to domestic violence. The allegations are linked to an incident that happened on May 23, 2026. The NFL team has maintained silence on the matter for now, as they said in a statement to NFL Network Insider, Tom Pelissero, that they would like to avoid any comments.
With a lot of uncertainty about Josh’s return to the field, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly looking for someone who can take his position. A few players have a better chance of being the team’s running back in the upcoming games. Keep reading to know more!
Who can be a replacement for Josh Jacobs?
The first player who can take the position of Josh Jacobs is James Conner from the Arizona Cardinals. According to USA Today, he is already under an agreement for the ongoing season, and he can be traded easily. The second is Najee Harris, who created records with his rushing yards while playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While his playing skills have not been so good for some time, the Green Bay Packers can do something about that.
Nick Chubb can also be a good choice for the Green Bay Packers. The only issue with him right now is his injury. But situations have seemingly changed for him as he completed the 2025 season without being injured on the field. He even helped the Houston Texans in the same year when they were facing problems in the offensive line.
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Tony Pollard of the Tennessee Titans is also in the same position as Josh Jacobs, with an agreement for a year. The final decision to trade Pollard is undoubtedly going to be made by his team. The last is Jerome Ford from the Washington Commanders, who recorded 50 touches and 176 scrimmage yards in the 2025 season.
Josh Jacobs has dismissed all the charges against him
The latest legal issue of Josh Jacobs started last week, on May 23, 2026, when police officers responded to a disturbance call during the morning hours. The news was confirmed by police chief, Michael Renkas. However, Michael also stated that an investigation has been launched into the matter, and other details will remain confidential for now. On the other hand, Josh’s legal team, which included David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duhac, responded to the accusations in a statement, which reads:
“Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course.”
The upcoming match of the Green Bay Packers is scheduled for September 2026. The team is yet to take a call on who would be the next running back. For the unversed, Josh Jacobs has been accused of victim intimidation, strangulation and suffocation, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and domestic abuse battery.
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