Trouble In Titletown

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Aaron Nagler
May 28, 2026

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Josh Jacobs arrested, booked on five charges

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with troubling news as running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in Brown County on Tuesday following an investigation into a disturbance complaint from May 23rd.

According to booking information, Jacobs faced five charges: battery/domestic abuse, criminal damage to property/domestic abuse, disorderly conduct/domestic abuse, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim. At this stage, the details surrounding the incident remain limited.

For the Packers, the timing is obviously significant. Jacobs is a central figure in Green Bay’s offense. Any potential absence, whether due to legal proceedings or possible league discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, would create significant questions about the Packers’ backfield heading into the season.

Jacobs' attorney released a statement reading: “Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course.”

The Packers provided the following statement: “We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs. As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment.”

On Wednesday morning, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur met with the local media prior to the team’s open OTA practice where he was asked about Jacobs. “I’m gonna stick with the statement that we put out as an organization and just let the process play out.” said LaFleur.

Later on Wednesday, Brown County prosecutors stated they were not yet prepared to make a decision on charges against Jacobs and released him from jail.

As more verified details become available, CHTV will keep you updated.

Packers Daily: Trouble In Titletown

The Packers held their first OTA practice open to the media while the specter of Josh Jacobs' domestic violence chargers loomed over the proceedings.

Why the Packers' 2026 Season Feels Personal

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 season with extra motivation deriving from a place that is quite uncommon based on the recent franchise history. The lack of respect from the NFL is personal.

Not the ordinary kind that exists inside every NFL locker room. Not the cliché “nobody believes in us” motivation teams manufacture during training camp. This feels different. More public. More emotional. More personal.

Because in today’s NFL, rivalries no longer end when the clock hits zero. They live online. Every quote becomes a debate show segment. Every embarrassing moment gets clipped, reposted, and recycled across social media for months. Players see it. Fans amplify it. Entire narratives are built through edits, Instagram captions, podcasts, and viral tweets before teams ever step back onto the field.

And over the last year, the Packers became one of the NFL’s favorite targets.

For decades, Green Bay represented stability and dominance. The franchise went from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers without ever fully losing control of the NFC North. Opposing fanbases didn’t just dislike the Packers, they were exhausted by them.

But the modern NFL moves fast. One disappointing stretch can completely shift perception, especially online. Suddenly the Packers weren’t being talked about as the division’s measuring stick anymore. Rivals mocked them openly. NFL fans piled on.

Maybe that’s exactly what Green Bay needed. Because the most dangerous version of the Packers has historically been the one that feels disrespected. The franchise has always thrived when doubted, when challenged, when forced to prove its identity again. Now they enter 2026 with an entire offseason worth of viral moments sitting in the forefront of their minds.

Packers OTA's: DO's and DON'Ts

CHTV co-founder Aaron Nagler offers up some Do's and Don'ts when it comes to consuming Packers OTA content.

3 Games That Could Define Packers’ 2026 Season

Every game matters, but here are three we think could define this Packers season.

Week 1 at Minnesota Vikings After ending the last campaign on a five game losing streak, it will be important for the Packers to get off to a strong start in 2026, and they open with a tricky trip to Minnesota to take on the division rival Vikings, with new starting quarterback Kyler Murray.

Minnesota is the worst team in the NFC North on paper and according to the oddsmakers, but the bar is high in this division and will be no easy out, especially in their building.

Murray is 0-2 against Green Bay in his career, and there could be some teething problems in the early weeks as he settles into Kevin O’Connell’s offense, but equally there will be some interesting unscouted looks with the mobile QB.

Following week one, the Packers have very winnable matchups at the Jets and versus the Falcons in their home opener. If they can get past the Vikings, there is a real opportunity to start 3-0 and build early momentum, banishing the bad taste from how last season ended.

Week 12 at Los Angeles Rams If both teams are healthy, this will feel like a heavyweight fight between two of the top contenders in the NFC, with Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford facing off in L.A.

Matt LaFleur is 5-0 against Sean McVay in his career, and although it will be a more difficult task to secure the win on the road, SoFi Stadium is likely to be packed with Packers fans, making it feel less like a true away game.

Adding to the intrigue is the fact this is the first ever NFL game to take place the day before Thanksgiving. The Packers are coming off their bye week, which will be shorter than usual due to the Wednesday night contest.

This game could have real ramifications in terms of playoff seeding come the end of the season, and will also serve as a measuring stick of how ready Green Bay is to compete with the best of the best in the postseason.

Week 16 at Chicago Bears The games against Chicago, especially the two played in the Windy City, defined Green Bay’s 2025 season for all the wrong reasons, as they choked away two victories they seemed to have in the bag.

Partly due to the antics of Bears coach Ben Johnson, as well as the enthralling contests played between the teams last season, the rivalry has well and truly been reignited, with Chicago returning to the playoffs and showing the potential to be a problem for years to come.

The two historic rivals may be vying for the soul of the NFC North when they meet this season (although the Lions may have something to say about that), but the second of the two scheduled games is the most fascinating, being played in Chicago on Christmas Day.

The Packers are to win the division for the first time in 2021. If they had recovered an onside kick and won the second matchup against the Bears late last year, they would likely have done so already. If they are to end the drought this season, they need to reestablish dominance over Chicago.

Packers Biggest Question For Every Position

CHTV co-founder Aaron Nagler and Justis Mosqeda from ACME Packing Company take a position-by-position tour of the Packers roster, breaking down the biggest questions that will define training camp and the 2026 season.

The Josh Jacobs Contingency Plan

Could the Packers look elsewhere for a running back to take the reins if Josh Jacobs isn't available?

It's hard to imagine the Packers going after a big name on the market; it's just not "Packers-like." But if Josh Jacobs isn't available, their backs may be against the wall. Most of those big-name players still available are looking for the chance to prove themselves coming off injuries. Green Bay may not look like a potential multi-year destination to them unless there's a good chance Josh Jacobs will not be returning, so they may hold out for a team that suffers an injury blow before the season, as their preferred destination, giving them a better chance at more of a featured role. Nick Chubb, Najee Harris, and Joe Mixon could fit this description. All three have been highly productive in the past and are coming off injuries, hoping to revive their careers. Father time may not be on the side of Nick Chubb, sitting at 31 years old, especially from the viewpoint of the Packers, who often seek youth. But circumstances could push the team to ignore those standards. Harris and Mixon could fit the bill, given that they are closer to Jacobs in age. But all three still come with the question of whether or not they can return to their previous form; the Packers would still need Lloyd, Brooks, or another back to play a close second if they want to ensure production.

What about a trade? With the Packers missing a first-round pick in 2027, they're not likely to trade for a guaranteed number-one running back. But they could afford some intriguing options with even just late-round capital. Tyler Allgeier of the Arizona Cardinals signed a two-year, $12.25M contract in March. So game over, right? Not so fast. James Conner is the Cardinals' lead back as of right now. Allgeier was thought of as a complement to Conner, but with the third overall pick, the Cardinals drafted HB Jeremiyah Love. I somewhat doubt Allgeier is going to be held above a third overall pick, and he might turn into an RB3 option. Then you factor in former third-round pick Trey Benson, and that RB room is crowded. Due to Allgeier's cap hit, he may not be a big target for the Packers unless the Cardinals absorb some cap, but never say never, especially for a mid to late round pick.

It's unlikely any of these options will fully replace Josh Jacobs should he be unavailable for the 2026 season. But adding one or two could help keep the Packers' running attack effective in 2026.

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Pressure on Golden for Breakout Second Year

Matthew Golden enters his second year as an NFL player with a much bigger role than he had as a rookie.

With a bigger responsibility in 2026, comes more pressure to live up to his status as a former first round pick.

Heading into the 2026 season, for the first time in years, the Green Bay Packers have a clearly defined starting group of wide receivers. Barring a preseason injury, the Week 1 starting outside wide receivers will be Christian Watson and Golden, and the starting slot receiver will be newly-extended Jayden Reed.

Golden entered last season as just the third Packers wide receiver to be drafted in the first round in the last 40 years. He joined Sterling Sharpe and Javon Walker who were picked in 1988 and 2002, respectively.

In the cases of both Sharpe and Walker, after not hitting the 1,000-yard receiving mark as rookies, they both did not hit their strides as No. 1 level targets into their second and third seasons.

The Packers are counting on Golden replacing the production lost by both Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks who both departed in the offseason.

Carry The G Radio: Aaron Rodgers' Last Dance

On the latest episode of Carry The G Radio: The Podcast, Aaron and Billy touch on a bunch of topics from Aaron Rodgers' last NFL season to Matt LaFleur shotgunning beers on-stage.

In His Own Words: Zaire Franklin's First Impressions of the Green Bay Packers

“The first thing I told him when I was traded was we was going to be the best duo in the world.”

Zaire Franklin might be new to Green Bay, but he's got big plans for himself and his new team. The 29-year-old linebacker was acquired in March via trade, with the Packers sending Colby Wooden — headed into the final year of his rookie deal — to Indianapolis in exchange for the former All-Pro. Now a few months into his time as a Packer, Franklin has started sharing his first impressions of the organization.

As excited as Franklin is to be a Packer, the feeling is mutual. When the Packers realized re-signing Quay Walker wasn't going to happen, Gutekunst made it a priority to find a veteran answer at middle linebacker. "I wanted to make sure we had an answer at middle linebacker, particularly one that might have some veteran presence," Gutekunst said, "and I think we were excited to accomplish that." It wasn't a fallback move for Gutekunst, either — he had his eye on Franklin for a long time, noting that he had tried to trade for him earlier in his career. Franklin also confirmed that, sharing that Green Bay had tried trading for him for six years.

Despite a down 2025 season, the Packers believe Franklin has plenty left. Matt LaFleur and Jonathan Gannon have both spoken glowingly about him, and the organization backed that up by giving him a new two-year deal with added guaranteed money. Franklin, for his part, sounds like a man ready to prove something. "After seeing that schedule release, I'm definitely excited to be a Green Bay Packer this season," he said. "It's been a blessing. Just thankful for the guys in the building, welcoming me in like I'm family, and it's definitely special momentum building in that building going into the season."

The concerns about his 2025 season are real, but so is his continued upside. Franklin is just one year removed from an All-Pro caliber season, and if he can get back to that level, the Packers' defense could be something special. He certainly believes it will be. "We're truly creating something special in that defensive room with pieces all over the board from McKinney to Micah," Franklin said. "Definitely looking forward to seeing what it's going to look like this fall. Just thankful to be in that building, thankful to be a part of a team that has so much history and such a bright future. It's a lot of talent, it's a lot of potential in that building, but we gotta go earn it every single day."

And if anyone had concerns about whether a guy who has played most of his career in a dome could handle a Green Bay winter, Franklin put that to rest quickly. "Hey, listen — I went to Syracuse. I ain't ever scared of the cold."

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