Josh Jacobs Injured, Latest Rumors on Surgery Decision and Packers RB's Timeline to Return

Josh Jacobs made his season debut just three weeks ago, but the Green Bay Packers running back is now dealing with an injury.

Jacobs is set to have surgery after suffering a fractured finger during Sunday's win over the New England Patriots and could miss up to three weeks, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Head coach Matt LaFleur and Jacobs both discussed the situation after Sunday's game:

Jacobs had a solid debut last week, rushing for 36 yards and collecting 55 receiving yards and a touchdown through the air before collecting 39 rushing yards, 13 receiving yards and two total touchdowns.

He had just four carries for five yards, along with a fumble, on Sunday before exiting with the injury.

Jacobs started the season on the Commissioner's Exempt List , but he was cleared to play ahead of the Packers' Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Jacobs, a first-round pick in 2019, rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first year in Green Bay in 2024 before collecting 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games a year ago.

The Packers are hoping he can return to that version of himself this year, but the injury could end up being a setback.

With Jacobs sidelined, Green Bay will look to Pierre Strong Jr. to carry the load in the meantime. The team's second-string running back, MarShawn Lloyd, is currently out with a knee injury and his status for Week 10 is not yet known.

The Packers have also been linked to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the deadline, and Jacobs' injury might encourage them to make an aggressive offer for the star.