Top Analyst Thinks Josh Jacobs’ Packers Career is Over
Amid the Packers' rocky start, one analyst raises doubts about whether Josh Jacobs will ever suit up for Green Bay again.
Recent losses and instability within the Green Bay Packers have led many to question the team's future. With Matt LaFleur's job security at risk, Jordan Love's status as the franchise quarterback in doubt, and a defense struggling late in games, the Packers are facing significant concerns. The situation surrounding running back Josh Jacobs adds another layer of uncertainty, as he has remained off the field due to off-field legal issues placing him on the Commissioner's Exempt List.
Despite the Packers' desperate need for consistency at the running back position, analyst Dan Patrick believes that Jacobs will not play for the team again. The judge has ruled that video footage of Jacobs' involvement in a domestic violence case can be shown. With this potential exposure, the Packers' situation could worsen if Jacobs is further disciplined by the league.
Jacobs, a three-time Pro Bowler, had an impressive 2022 season with 1,653 rushing yards before joining the Packers on a four-year, $48 million contract two years ago. Currently, two years into his deal, the implications of his potential absence for the 2026 season are significant. If the Packers cut Jacobs after 2026, his dead-cap hit would decrease significantly, making it easier for the team to start fresh.
However, the uncertainty surrounding his future could make it difficult for another team to take a chance on a 29-year-old running back dealing with legal issues and decreased efficiency.
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