Josh Jacobs addresses abuse allegations

Josh Jacobs denies abuse claims after three women report incidents.

Nov 5, 2026

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Josh Jacobs addresses abuse allegations

Josh Jacobs denies abuse claims after three women report incidents.

In brief

Josh Jacobs denies abuse claims after three women report incidents. Josh Jacobs denies physical abuse allegations from three women, stating he has evidence supporting his account. Originally reported by CBS Sports.

Josh Jacobs on exempt list

Josh Jacobs spent first six weeks on commissioner's exempt list after domestic violence arrest in May 2026.

Three new allegations

Three women came forward with abuse claims against Jacobs during May 2026 investigation.

First woman's account

First woman's account

First woman said Jacobs slapped her, threw her phone in pool, and threatened to kill her.

Second woman's account

Second woman said Jacobs pushed her against wall and threw her belongings outside in April 2021.

Third woman's account

Third woman said Jacobs placed hands on head and neck, dragged her, and scratched chest in May 2022.

Jacobs' statement

Jacobs said he cannot change how people feel about him but knows what he has done.

“It's just one of those things where, like, anything can be said and people are just gonna run with it and I can't really change how you feel”

Jacobs on locker room

Jacobs said locker room supports him despite allegations.

Attorneys' statement

Jacobs' attorneys denied wrongdoing and stated he has evidence supporting his account.

Police file details

Police released file with three phone interviews from 2021 and 2022.

Allegations dismissed

NFL reviewed claims and found no action warranted.

Jacobs' legal status

Jacobs entered agreement with prosecutors for two misdemeanors.

What happens next

NFL will review allegations but Jacobs not concerned about suspension.

Here's the gist

Josh Jacobs denies physical abuse allegations from three women, stating he has evidence supporting his account.

Read the original on CBS Sports

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