Packers confirm Josh Jacobs will have finger surgery, IR remains a possibility
Head coach Matt LaFleur said running back Josh Jacobs will undergo surgery on his fractured finger and could be placed on injured reserve, leaving the Packers to rely on other backs for the upcoming game against the Vikings.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that running back Josh Jacobs will have surgery this week to address a fractured finger. LaFleur said the injury left Jacobs without grip strength and that playing through it was not an option. While the team has not set a timeline for his return, LaFleur noted that a stint on injured reserve is possible, meaning Jacobs could miss more than the previously reported three-week maximum.
With Jacobs sidelined, Green Bay is expected to increase the role of backs MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong and Kaleb Johnson as they prepare for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. The decision follows Jacobs’ early exit in the first quarter of his most recent game after his finger was caught in a defender’s facemask.
The Packers have not announced a specific surgery date, but LaFleur indicated it will occur later this week. The team will assess Jacobs’ status after the procedure and determine whether he will return to the active roster before the end of the month.