Josh Jacobs has been one of the successful additions the Green Bay Packers have made in recent years. After impressing in his first season with the team, Jacobs has taken his play to another level in his second year, solidifying himself as one of the key anchors of Green Bay’s offense.
With the Packers hoping for another strong postseason run, Jacobs’ performance will be crucial. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at his contract details, salary, and net worth.
What’s Josh Jacobs’ Contract?
Jacobs was selected 24th overall by the then-Oakland Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed a standard four-year rookie contract worth $11.9 million. After his rookie deal expired, the Raiders applied the franchise tag, worth just over $10 million. Jacobs ultimately departed in free agency ahead of the 2024 season.
That’s when the Packers stepped in. Jacobs and Green Bay agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract, keeping him in Green Bay through the 2027 season.
Contract Breakdown
- Total value: $48 million
- Fully guaranteed: $12.5 million in Year 1 (no guarantees beyond that)
- Base salaries:
- 2024: $1.2 million (with a potential out in 2025)
- 2025: $1.17 million
- 2026: $10.2 million
- 2027: $12.2 million
- Roster bonus: $5.93 million in 2025
Jacobs spent five seasons with the Raiders, totaling 5,545 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns on 1,305 carries. He also added 197 receptions for 1,448 yards, though he did not score a receiving touchdown during his time in Las Vegas.
While those numbers were solid rather than spectacular, the Packers still showed confidence in Jacobs, and he quickly rewarded them. In his first season with Green Bay, Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns. This season, he has followed that up with 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games.
According to PFSN’s RB Impact Metric, Jacobs currently ranks 26th among running backs with a score of 76.7, earning a C grade.
With an average annual salary of $12 million, Jacobs is currently the sixth-highest-paid running back in the NFL, trailing Alvin Kamara ($12.25 million), Jonathan Taylor ($14 million), Derrick Henry ($15 million), Christian McCaffrey ($19 million), and Saquon Barkley ($20.6 million).
Jacobs’ Net Worth and Career Earnings
While detailed information about Josh Jacobs’ net worth is limited, several outlets, including Sportskeeda, estimate it to be around $10 million. That figure is likely conservative, as Jacobs is expected to surpass $46 million in total NFL career earnings by the end of the current season.
In addition to his on-field income, Jacobs has also generated significant revenue through endorsements. He has maintained long-term partnerships with Nike, appeared in commercials for Kia, and has endorsed brands such as Bose and Tide throughout his career, further boosting his overall wealth.
