Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers
19 hours, 42 minutes ago

Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — All Josh Jacobs needed was a change of scenery to regain his status as one of the NFL’s top running backs. “Very few times do I feel like when we give him the ball, he doesn’t make the first guy miss.” His productive season follows a 2023 season in which Jacobs held out during the preseason and then rushed for 805 yards while gaining 3.5 yards per attempt, both career lows. There’s a lot of things that come out with it.” The Packers are coming off a 30-13 victory at Seattle in which Jacobs touched the ball on each of Green Bay’s first eight plays from scrimmage, catching two passes before running the ball six straight times. Jacobs replied that he was fine, and Sirmans noticed that “he had a nice pep in his step.” “I guess he’s almost like Wolverine,” Sirmans said. “One thing about playing this long, you kind of know angles and things like that, so even if I do get tackled, it’s not like I’m getting smacked on the tackle,” Jacobs said.

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Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10
4 weeks ago

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers earned a measure of revenge against the team that ended their season last year. It hardly mattered to them that the San Francisco 49ers squad they beat 38-10 on Sunday bore only a passing resemblance to the group that beat the Packers in last season’s NFC divisional playoffs. “It’s the NFL,” said …

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month ago

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Green Bay Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Last week: 49ers lost 20-17 at home to Seattle; Packers won 20-19 at Chicago 49ers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring 49ers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: 49ers plus-3; Packers …

What I’m seeing from the Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs’ workload and other observations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs’ workload and other observations

New York Times  

The Packers fly to Brazil on Wednesday morning ahead of Friday night’s regular-season opener in São Paulo against the Eagles. GO DEEPER Why Packers are rolling the dice at kicker and backup QB to start the season Head coach Matt LaFleur said the team’s personnel and special teams staffs “really liked” Narveson coming out of NC State. I can’t wait …

Packers’ Jacobs says having a full training camp should help him put his 2023 struggles behind him
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers’ Jacobs says having a full training camp should help him put his 2023 struggles behind him

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — After following up his 2022 All-Pro season with a year to forget, Josh Jacobs is ready to bounce back with a new team. The Green Bay Packers’ new running back believes he should benefit from participating in a full training camp, something he didn’t have last year with the Las Vegas Raiders. Jacobs rushed for an …

With big shoes to fill, can Josh Jacobs help Packers win a Super Bowl?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

With big shoes to fill, can Josh Jacobs help Packers win a Super Bowl?

New York Times  

GREEN BAY — Josh Jacobs knows he has massive shoes to fill in Green Bay, on the field and off. I just try to hold that standard.” The Packers made the high-profile running back swap after Jones wouldn’t take the significant pay cut requested by the team and now they have a feature back they hope can do what Jones …

Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs join Packers looking to contend for a Super Bowl
9 months, 1 week ago

Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs join Packers looking to contend for a Super Bowl

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The last time the Green Bay Packers were players in high-stakes NFL free agency was 2019. In free agency this week, Gutekunst made safety Xavier McKinney and running back Josh Jacobs among the four highest-paid players at their positions. “Ultimately, it came down to what I seen and what I believed in with this team, the …

Packers agree to free agent deals with Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, AP sources say
9 months, 1 week ago

Packers agree to free agent deals with Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers got off to a busy start in free agency, agreeing to deals with running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney, and releasing two longtime stalwarts. Green Bay traditionally has not been an aggressive team in free agency, but made big moves on the first day of the negotiating window to get two of the top …

Packers 'agree to add ex-Raiders star Josh Jacobs and inform outgoing Aaron Jones he'll be released to make room for Pro Bowl running back'
9 months, 1 week ago

Packers 'agree to add ex-Raiders star Josh Jacobs and inform outgoing Aaron Jones he'll be released to make room for Pro Bowl running back'

Daily Mail  

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly adding former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and cutting the man he'll be replacing, Aaron Jones. Jacobs, 26, took a slight step back last season for the Las Vegas Raiders from a productive year in 2022, when he rushed for 805 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games, all starts, as he …

Josh Jacobs’ declining production for the Raiders continues a trend from late last season
1 year, 1 month ago

Josh Jacobs’ declining production for the Raiders continues a trend from late last season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Because Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs ended last season as the NFL’s rushing champion, it would be tempting to think his slowdown began this year after a contract holdout. Jacobs’ slide, in fact, began last season, which raises the question of whether he will pull out of it. His rushing average over the first 12 …

Josh Jacobs going in reverse in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs going in reverse in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A week after Josh Jacobs complained he had some rust to shake off, the NFL’s defending rushing champion found himself running in reverse. The Las Vegas Raiders running back finished with a career-worst minus-2 yards rushing in a 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. “I feel like I just got to do more, honestly,” …

Josh Jacobs says his contract situation is behind him as he and the Raiders prepare for the season
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs says his contract situation is behind him as he and the Raiders prepare for the season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — His contract dispute behind him, Josh Jacobs said he was completely focused on putting together a strong season for him and the Raiders. Now it’s just about stacking days.” Jacobs and the Raiders agreed Saturday to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. McDaniels also …

Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs took to social media Saturday to say, “I’m back,” after agreeing to a one-year deal to play for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. I love the player, and I love the person,” coach Josh McDaniels said after the Raiders’ 31-16 preseason loss at the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Meant a lot to our …

McDaniels says Jacobs likely will have the same role if he returns to the Raiders
1 year, 4 months ago

McDaniels says Jacobs likely will have the same role if he returns to the Raiders

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs’ absence in training camp has created opportunities for the Las Vegas Raiders’ other running backs to show they should be a major part of the rotation this season. Coach Josh McDaniels shot down the notion the Raiders likely would go with a more equitable distribution of carries even if the NFL’s leading rusher last season …

Josh Jacobs and the Raiders fail to reach long-term deal, AP sources say
1 year, 5 months ago

Josh Jacobs and the Raiders fail to reach long-term deal, AP sources say

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, who led the NFL in rushing last season, failed to reach an agreement on a long-term extension by Monday’s deadline, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. The failure of the two sides to reach a deal could prompt Jacob to sit out training camp and perhaps even …

Raiders’ Josh Jacobs focused on enjoying potential final game with teammates
1 year, 11 months ago

Raiders’ Josh Jacobs focused on enjoying potential final game with teammates

New York Times  

The last week of the NFL regular season, if a team is not getting ready for the playoffs, is for celebrating one’s teammates. “The only thing on my mind, really, is spending this last week with these guys,” Jacobs said after Sunday’s game. “The locker room’s going to look a lot different next year, and you don’t know who’s coming …

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