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Josh Jacobs Opens Up About Return to Packers
Josh Jacobs shares remorse and eagerness to return to Packers after NFL investigation.
In brief
Josh Jacobs shares remorse and eagerness to return to Packers after NFL investigation. Josh Jacobs expressed remorse for putting the team through hardship but remains committed to returning to play for the Green Bay Packers after a six-game suspension. Originally reported by Green Bay Packers On SI.
Josh Jacobs Talks About Arrest
Josh Jacobs spoke to reporters about the Memorial Day Weekend incident that led to missing the first six games of the season.
“Obviously, you never want to be in this situation, but just me being honest, for my life, it was probably one of the best things to ever happen to me.”
Jacobs' Reflection on Incident
Jacobs said the incident gave him a chance to re-evaluate what’s important and what he wants people to know him for.
“It gave me a chance to sit down and re-evaluate what’s important and what I want my life to look like, and what do I want people to know me for.”
Jacobs' Remorse for Team
Jacobs expressed remorse for putting the team through the ordeal and gratitude for the team standing by him.
“I’m remorseful and sorry for putting this team in this situation.”
Jacobs' Focus on Team
Jacobs focused on the team, players, coaches, and front office, not winning back fans who turned on him.
“For me, it’s more of a thing of not trying to put this organization in a position where it looks negative in any type of way.”
Six-Game Suspension
Jacobs spent the first six games on the exempt list, meaning he couldn’t practice or play but could attend meetings and workouts.
“I think six games was a lot, honestly, but that’s not really up to me to decide.”
NFL Investigation Continues
The NFL is continuing its investigation into the incident, with a suspension expected but the duration uncertain.
“The NFL is continuing its investigation. A suspension is the expectation; the question is whether it will sideline him for more games.”
Jacobs' Return to Play
Jacobs will practice this week before a determination is made about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
“I’ve been actually practicing with my helmet and shoulder pads, so it’s not like it’s like overly different.”
Jacobs' Commitment to Team
Jacobs said he would return to play if it’s up to him, emphasizing his commitment to the team and community.
“If it’s up to me, I’m going to play.”
Jacobs' Message to Team
Jacobs apologized to the team for the attention the incident brought and took accountability for the situation.
“But really the main story was for me, when we had that meeting, was me being apologetic for the attention that it’s brought to this team having the guys have to answer or watch what they say when it comes to that, so that’s just something I had to take accountability for.”
Jacobs on Fans and Respect
Jacobs said he doesn’t need to earn respect back from fans who have formed their opinions based on the facts made public.
“I’m not trying to win nobody back, and that’s just me being all the way honest because, at the end of the day, like I said, I know what happened.”
Jacobs' Personal Growth
Jacobs said the incident taught him to be more appreciative of the team and community, and to learn from mistakes.
“It was one of them things where I didn’t want to sit the whole year and then figure it out. I’m just grateful to be back on the team and to be back playing.”
Jacobs' Future Goals
Jacobs aims to return to play for the Green Bay Packers after the NFL investigation concludes.
“All I can try to do is keep showing up and being who I am, being a leader for this team, being a leader in this community and that’s really all I can control.”
The headline
Josh Jacobs expressed remorse for putting the team through hardship but remains committed to returning to play for the Green Bay Packers after a six-game suspension.
