Matt LaFleur says Josh Jacobs will be with the Packers, despite facing two misdemeanor charges related to an alleged incident at his home earlier this year. The running back was charged Friday, a day after the Packers coach made his statement. LaFleur's position is clear: he "fully anticipates" Jacobs remaining on the roster.
The charges stemming from the alleged altercation with a woman complicate what looked like a solid addition to Green Bay's backfield. Jacobs signed with the Packers this offseason as a free agent, and the team invested in him as part of their offensive planning. Now that investment faces legal uncertainty.
How this plays out depends on the legal process and what the NFL decides regarding discipline. LaFleur's public backing gives Jacobs some stability, but the situation remains fluid. The coach isn't wavering yet, but one misdemeanor charge can shift quickly into something more serious depending on the evidence and proceedings ahead.