Josh Jacobs’ fractured finger takes a worrying turn as Packers head coach Matt LaFleur opens up about his injury

Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers’ star player, made a comeback to the field yesterday amid his controversial legal trouble. While the team did manage to win, Josh Jacobs suffered a brutal injury as he ended up fracturing the ring finger on his right hand. This has sparked concern if Josh Jacobs will be able to return to the field to face the Minnesota Vikings in the next clash as he has opened up about his injury.Josh Jacobs’ injury remains worrying as the Green Bay Packers’ head coach reflects on his statusIn an interview after the match against the New England Patriots, Josh Jacobs said, "We was just trying to figure out a way if I can still go, and the biggest thing is just being able to grip the ball…”The star player added, “Catching is obviously gonna be tough, but just being able to grip the ball, but we gon' see. We don't really know -- I know it's broke, but I don't know the extent."The Green Bay Packers’ head coach Matt LaFleur also reflected on Josh Jacobs’ injury as he said, "Hopefully we can do something to allow him to go out there…But he was just having a hard time gripping the ball."For the unversed, Josh Jacobs suffered the injury in the first quarter when his hand caught on a New England Patriots defender's facemask while attempting a stiff arm. •The 28 year old running back popped the finger back into place himself on the sideline but he was unable to return to the game because he could not securely grip the football.The training staff desperately tried multiple configurations to get him back on the field. They first wrapped the hand in tape and later applied a custom cast, but Josh Jacobs winced in pain during sideline passing drills and couldn't squeeze the football.Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated the team will monitor his progress during the week to determine if he can play through the injury in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings.Josh Jacobs has been dealing with domestic abuse charges as his return sparks a debateThe Green Bay Packers’ star running back Josh Jacobs’ comeback to the field has been pretty controversial as he has been accused of domestic violence against his rumored ex girlfriend.Josh Jacobs was arrested on May 26, 2026, following a domestic disturbance at his home where his then-girlfriend alleged he threw her to the ground, causing her to briefly lose consciousness.In September 2026, he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property, resulting in a conviction, a $1,000 fine, and a deferred judgment agreement.Police records released in late October revealed that three additional women came forward alleging past physical and verbal abuse from 2021 and 2022.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.