Josh Jacobs - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy scratch Sunday Jacobs (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Jacobs was limited in practice during the entirety of Week 18 prep due to lingering knee and ankle injuries, but Green Bay didn't tag him with a designation on Friday's practice report. Despite technically being well enough to play, the team will rest him with the playoffs in mind. In Jacobs' stead, Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks will man the Packers backfield Sunday. Meanwhile, Jacobs' next chance for game action is poised to occur in the wild-card round next weekend.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play, workload uncertain Jacobs (knee/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Jacobs may or may not actually play, with the Packers holding out QB Jordan Love (and potentially other starters) in preparation for the playoffs. He's 71 rushing yards away from reaching 1,000 for the season, but it's a big ask against a tough Minnesota defense with Clayton Tune under center for Green Bay.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Jacobs (knee/ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Jacobs has been battling lower-body injuries since he sustained a knee injury Week 11 at the Giants. He sat out Week 12 against the Vikings as a result, but he's suited up for each of the last five contests, totaling 73 touches during that span. Jacobs actually ranked third among Packers RBs in offensive snaps (13) behind Chris Brooks (21) and Emanuel Wilson (17) in Week 17, and with the team locked in to the No. 7 seed in the NFC side of the playoffs, Jacobs could find himself inactive Sunday at Minnesota to get him as healthy as possible for the postseason.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Jacobs (knee/ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Impact Despite heading into the Packers' Week 17 matchup with the Ravens without a designation, Jacobs played the third-most offensive snaps (13) among Green Bay running backs behind Chris Brooks' 21 and Emanuel Wilson's 17. The result was Jacobs' least productive game of the season (five touches for three total yards). Coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on Wednesday that some starters won't play Sunday in Minnesota, and with the Packers locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC side of the playoffs, Jacobs may be among those players to ensure he's as healthy as possible for the wild-card round.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game notes: Packers' explosive plays started with Christian Watson Injuries continue to pile up for Packers, Josh Jacobs rests

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Minimal role in blowout loss Jacobs rushed the ball four times for three yards in Saturday's 41-24 loss to the Ravens. He added one reception on one target for zero yards.

Impact Jacobs appeared to be trending in a positive direction in his recovery from knee and ankle injuries after being removed from the injury report Thursday. However, his usage in Saturday's loss suggests he still isn't fully healthy, as he was limited to only five total touches -- the last of which came early in the third quarter. Game script likely also impacted Jacobs' usage, but the Packers could opt to rest him in Week 18, given that they have been eliminated from contention to win the NFC North but are still locked into a playoff position.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Josh Jacobs isn't playing in favor of Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks at Packers RB | Sporting News It's happening again.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Highlight: Roquan Smith Shoots Through Gap for Fourth-Down Stop ILB Roquan Smith flies into the backfield and tackles Packers RB Josh Jacobs to force a turnover on downs.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Is Josh Jacobs playing tonight? Why Packers RB is off to slow start in Week 17 | Sporting News Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is off to a slow start in the Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Here's a closer look at...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy start or sit Week 17: Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs | Sporting News Are Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Malik Willis, or Romeo Doubs worthy to start in your lineup in Week 17 as the Green Bay Packers take on t...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to play Saturday Jacobs (knee/ankle) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's game versus the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Jacobs followed up Tuesday's limited walkthrough with back-to-back limited sessions to cap Week 17 prep as he tends to dueling knee and ankle injuries, but the activity was enough for him to be cleared ahead of the weekend. Such a development would seem to pave the way for him to handle his normal workload of 18.9 touches per game, but Emanuel Wilson will be on hand in the event Jacobs needs a breather or otherwise suffers an aggravation of an existing health concern.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs 'taking it day-by-day' with injuries Packers RB Josh Jacobs spoke with the media on Wednesday to give an update on his health ahead of the matchup with the Ravens.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Another limited session Jacobs (knee/ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jacobs has been playing through lingering knee and ankle injuries since Week 11 at the Giants, with his most recent outing this past Saturday in Chicago resulting in 14 touches for 48 yards from scrimmage on a 39 percent snap share. He also logged just two plays on offense after his lost fumble in the third quarter, which resulted in No. 2 RB Emanuel Wilson turning 14 carries into 82 yards on 46 percent of the snaps. Wilson would stand to benefit again Saturday against the Ravens if Jacobs is inhibited or even sidelined for that contest.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs injury update: Latest news on Packers RB's status for Week 17 | Sporting News The latest injury news on Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs heading into the team's Week 17 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set for limited practice Head coach Matt LaFleur said that Jacobs (knee) will be a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Jacobs shed his questionable tag and was cleared to play through his nagging knee injury in this past Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears, but the Packers ended up managing his playing time more carefully than usual. Though Jacobs still earned 14 touches (accounting for 48 yards), Emanuel Wilson saw equal usage (14 carries for 82 yards) and outsnapped the former 33-28. On a positive note, Jacobs emerged from the game without any setbacks, which is supported by his presence on the field to kick off Week 17 prep. Jacobs will still have his reps managed Wednesday, but his limited session marks a step forward from his participation from last week, when he didn't practice in any fashion leading up to the matchup with the Bears. Jacobs should be ready to handle a heavier workload this Saturday versus the Ravens, barring any renewed soreness with his knee leading up to the contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers monitoring Willis' shoulder issue as well as Love's progress after OT loss to Bears

Jordan Love isn’t the only Green Bay quarterback dealing with a health issue as the Packers attempt to regroup from a brutal 22-16 overtime loss in Chicago that dealt a major blow...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Usage not due to knee injury, punishment Coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that Jacobs' (knee/ankle) lack of usage after his fumble in the third quarter during Saturday's defeat at Chicago wasn't a punishment but instead mos...

Impact Jacobs logged only two offensive snaps after the aforementioned play, finishing with 14 touches for 48 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, Emanuel Wilson reeled off 82 yards on 14 carries. LaFleur's comments indicate Jacobs isn't any worse after the game than he was beforehand, but he also may be destined to show up on the Packers' Week 17 injury report, the first version of which will be posted Tuesday. In the end, the biggest question mark as the team prepares for next Saturday's contest against the Ravens is who will be under center, as No. 1 QB Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol, and Malik Willis is dealing with a right shoulder injury following Saturday's outing.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet night in OT loss Jacobs (knee/ankle) rushed 12 times for 36 yards and brought in both targets for 12 yards in the Packers' 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears on Saturday night. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Jacobs was active after not practicing all week, but the star running back didn't seem to be at full strength against a beatable Bears run defense. Jacobs' backfield mate Emanuel Wilson outpaced him by two carries and 56 rushing yards, and the former also had a very costly fumble at the Bears' three-yard line just past the halfway point of the third quarter. Jacobs didn't log another touch the rest of the game, but if healthy, he'll remain the top back in next Saturday night's Week 17 home matchup against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Did Packers bench Josh Jacobs? Packers RB disappears down stretch of Week 16 game | Sporting News Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs went missing late in the Week 16 game against the Chicago Bears. Here's what might be the explana...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Josh Jacobs isn't playing anymore behind Emanuel Wilson for Packers | Sporting News This isn't ideal.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jordan Love exits Green Bay loss with a concussion in latest injury for Packers

Add quarterback Jordan Love to a long list of injured players for the depleted Green Bay Packers

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks are seeing increased snaps over Josh Jacobs in Week 16 | Sporting News Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is ceding snaps and touches to fellow rusher Emanuel Wilson early on in the Week 16 game against...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears defense facing full brunt of Packers' running attack Running back Josh Jacobs will play against Chicago even though he did not practice all week and was listed questionable.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson playing statuses revealed as Packers release inactives | Sporting News Josh Jacobs and Christian Watson's playing statuses have been revealed as the Green Bay Packers released the inactive lists for their games...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears activate LB Tremaine Edmunds from injured reserve prior; Jacobs, Watson available for Packers

The NFC North-leading Chicago Bears activated linebacker Tremaine Edmunds from injured reserve prior to their showdown against the Green Bay Packers

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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