{
  "id": 236745,
  "title": "Packers RB Josh Jacobs Sidelined by Injury at Training Camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/packers-rb-josh-jacobs-sidelined-by-injury-at-training-camp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T20:59:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/packers-rb-josh-jacobs-sidelined-by-injury-at-training-camp-12294297"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs missed Thursday's training camp practice due to a groin injury, according to multiple team sources. The injury is not expected to be long-term, but it will likely keep Jacobs sidelined for the team's Friday Family Night game. Jacobs experienced several injury problems during his second season with the Packers in 2025. With 15 game appearances, the 28-year-old amassed 929 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, along with 36 receptions for 282 yards and one additional score. MarShawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong Jr. are the available running back alternatives behind Jacobs. Chris Brooks is currently on the non-football injury list because of a hamstring injury sustained prior to the commencement of training camp. The Packers are set to begin their preseason campaign against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 13, followed by their regular-season opener against division rival Minnesota Vikings on September 13.",
  "summary": "Josh Jacobs did not participate in the Green Bay Packers' training camp practice on Thursday, designated with a new groin injury.",
  "key_points": [
    "Josh Jacobs sidelined by groin injury at training camp.",
    "Injury not expected to be long-term but affects Friday game.",
    "MarShawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong Jr. available backups."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The injury will give MarShawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong Jr. an opportunity to take reps and showcase themselves as potential replacements for Jacobs in the team's upcoming preseason and regular-season games.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}