Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest
Green Bay RB claims gesture was an ode to gospel song Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery charges last month Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest when he briefly had his hands behind his back while celebrating a touchdown…
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Guardian.
Coverage at a glance
2 outlets from 2 countries have covered this story within 18 hours. The Guardian reported it first, on October 30, 2026 at 12:22 UTC; the latest to join was ESPN.
The headlines agree on “Packers”, “Jacobs” and “arrest”.
What each outlet adds: The Guardian mentions “Josh” and “hands-behind-back”; ESPN mentions “Records” and “accused”.
By country: United Kingdom (1), United States (1).
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest
Green Bay RB claims gesture was an ode to gospel song Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery charges last month Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest when he briefly had his hands behind his back while celebrating a touchdown…
Records reveal 3 other women accused Packers' Jacobs of abuse after arrest
Three other women contacted police to detail allegations of abuse against the Packers' Josh Jacobs following his May arrest for an altercation with his then-girlfriend.
