Packers running back Josh Jacobs to undergo finger surgery, sidelined indefinitely
Running back Josh Jacobs will miss an undetermined period after surgery is required for a fractured finger sustained in the win over New England.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs will undergo surgery to repair a fractured finger suffered in the first quarter of Sunday’s victory against the New England Patriots. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the injury prevents Jacobs from playing and that the length of his absence remains uncertain, noting the team has not ruled out placing him on injured reserve, which would keep him out for at least four games.
Jacobs, who missed the first six games of the season while on the Commissioner Exempt list, returned to action with 32 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 receptions for 68 yards and two scores in his first two games. He managed four carries for five yards before exiting Sunday’s contest.
In his absence, Kaleb Johnson assumed the lead back role, with Pierre Strong also receiving carries. MarShawn Lloyd was sidelined with a knee injury, and Chris Brooks is eligible to be activated from injured reserve after returning to practice last week.