The early wave of the 2024 NFL free agency period delivered plenty of notable moves, but few were bigger than the shakeup the Green Bay Packers made in their backfield. The headline addition was former Las Vegas Raiders star Josh Jacobs. Here is a breakdown of the contract details behind his arrival in Green Bay.
Josh Jacobs’ Contract Details
Jacobs was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Raiders. In 2024, he was finally able to hit the open market, where he signed with the Packers. Here’s everything we know about his new four-year contract, according to Over the Cap:
- $48 million on the surface
- $12.5 million fully guaranteed in Year 1, no guarantees beyond that
- A $1.2 million base salary in 2024, with a potential out in 2025
- A $1.17 million base salary in 2025, $10.2 million in 2026, and $12.2 million in 2027
- A $5.93 million roster bonus in 2025
In 2025, Jacobs is set to earn a base salary of $1,170,000, along with a $5,930,000 roster bonus and a $600,000 workout bonus. He will carry a cap hit of $11,325,000 and a dead cap value of $15,905,000 for the season.
Jacobs’ Performance With the Packers So Far
Since arriving in Green Bay, Jacobs has quickly become one of the most valuable pieces of the Packers’ offense. In his first season with the team, he rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns on 301 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per attempt. He also contributed as a receiver with 36 catches for 342 yards and another score.
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The 2025 season has been more up and down for Jacobs, but the Packers remain confident in their featured back. Through 10 games, the three-time Pro Bowler has totaled 648 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
Overall, during his time in Green Bay, Jacobs is averaging 4.2 yards per carry, 73.2 rushing yards per game, and has produced 27 touchdowns from scrimmage in 27 appearances.
Green Bay Packers’ Insights for Week 13
Team:Â The Packers are playing on Thanksgiving for the third straight year. Green Bay is 16-20-2 after beating the Dolphins and Lions the last two seasons.
QB: Jordan Love has two touchdown passes in the last four games after throwing 13 in the first seven games.
Offense: Romeo Doubs had 34 catches for 441 yards and four touchdowns on 6.5 targets per game in the first eight games. In the last three games, Dobbs has caught seven passes for 81 yards and no touchdowns on 5.0 targets per game.
Defense: The Packers recorded the team’s best PFSN Defense Impact (DEFi) score since 2006. Since 2000, the 93.2 (A) against the Vikings in Week 12 is only behind a 93.8 (A) in Week 5 against the Lions in 2009 and 93.5 (A) against the Bears in the final game of the 2006 season.
Fantasy:Â Jordan Love has now thrown zero touchdowns in three of his last four games. Things should turn around against a Lions pass-funnel defense, which allows the seventh most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
