Josh Jacobs apologises after domestic abuse conviction

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 03:57 · Archive

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has apologised after pleading no contest to battery and criminal damage charges following an incident with his girlfriend.

Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers running back, pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage to property charges in September following an altercation with his girlfriend at his Wisconsin home in May. Authorities alleged he grabbed the woman in his garage, threw her to the ground causing injury, and broke her phone during the dispute.

After being removed from the commissioner's exempt list, Jacobs addressed reporters for the first time on Wednesday. He apologised to his teammates and the organisation, saying he was 'sorry for putting this team in this situation'. The 28-year-old reflected on the impact of his actions, saying 'a three-second decision can alter your life'. He told reporters he had 'learned a lot throughout this process' and would 'try to be better' going forward.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he believed Jacobs was 'a good person' and had supported him through the process. The NFL continues to investigate Jacobs' situation despite his guilty plea. The team has not yet confirmed whether Jacobs will play in an upcoming game against the Detroit Lions.

How it is being reported

• Josh Jacobs 'remorseful' in first comments since domestic abuse arrest led to commissioner's exempt list stayJosh Jacobs expressed remorse and apologized to Green Bay Packers teammates after returning from the commissioner's exempt list following his arrest.Fox News · 22 Oct, 03:32
• Josh Jacobs addresses battery incident ahead of Packers return: ‘Three-second decision can alter your life’"I’m just trying to come back in here and play ball, learn from this mistake and move forward," Jacobs said.New York Post · 22 Oct, 00:58

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