Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs didn’t get through his team’s entire practice on Wednesday and is dealing with an injury. That’s not good news as the Packers look to secure their third win of the young 2025 NFL season with their big back hurt.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is watching the situation closely, along with the team’s medical staff, to make sure Jacobs can be ready for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
What’s Happening with Josh Jacobs?
Jacobs was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. Afterward, the team provided no further update about his status.
If he’s not able to play on Sunday, then Jacobs will miss a chance to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson’s mark of 12 straight games with a rushing touchdown, including playoffs, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
There has been one player this century — LaDanian Tomlinson — with a rushing TD in 12 consecutive games including playoffs.
Josh Jacobs can become the second on Sunday in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/tUY39x1PiC
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 17, 2025
Jacobs, who was drafted by the Oakland-turned-Las Vegas Raiders, signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers before the 2024 NFL season, with an average annual salary of $12 million.
After Jacobs scored a touchdown in the Packers’ win over the Washington Commanders, LaFleur praised the former Alabama standout, saying, “How dependable he is. He’s always available, and I love how he competes.”
Jacobs also spoke before the season about the team’s outlook, before the Packers acquired Micah Parsons in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys.
“When you got a lot of young guys, we were the youngest team in the NFL last year, it’s a lot of hunger, which I love,” Jacobs said during his guesting on the “Bussin With The Boys” podcast.
“It’s a lot of guys who are still coachable, still willing to put in the work each day. And just to have this type of guys with another year’s worth of experience, and then obviously we added some pieces.”
So far this season, Jacobs has 42 carries for 150 yards and two touchdowns. In his seven-year NFL career, he has 1,648 carries for 7,024 yards and 63 rushing touchdowns. He also has one receiving touchdown to his credit.
Jacobs knows that he is a vital part of the Packers’ offensive plans. It will be a wait-and-see situation with his ankle for the rest of the week.
