Josh Jacobs' Arrest Overshadows Packers OTAs as Green Bay Reassesses 1 Key Backfield Weakness
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Updated · Acme Packing Company · May 28
Josh Jacobs' Arrest Overshadows Packers OTAs as Green Bay Reassesses 1 Key Backfield Weakness
12 articles · Updated · Acme Packing Company · May 28
Green Bay's first OTA work was eclipsed by Josh Jacobs' absence after his arrest and release, with the district attorney still seeking additional evidence.
Jacobs' status exposed how thin the Packers look at running back, turning attention from on-field drills to a roster issue that could affect the offense this season.
Matt LaFleur did not address the legal case, and the limited nature of OTAs offered few football takeaways beyond depth concerns.
The episode has also revived questions about whether Green Bay should lean less on a historically run-heavy approach if its backfield remains unsettled.
Does Josh Jacobs' arrest force the Packers into the offensive change they already needed?
Will the Packers cut their star running back to save millions amid his serious legal troubles?