Star running back's availability remains unclear for Packers ahead of matchup with Broncos

Paul Bretl For the State Journal
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025 Updated Mar 15, 2026

Bears Packers Football — Packers running back Josh Jacobs evades Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson during the second half Sunday in Green Bay.
Mike Roemer, Associated Press

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Paul Bretl For the State Journal

GREEN BAY — Running back Josh Jacobs’ availability for the Green Bay Packers’ road matchup with the Denver Broncos on Sunday appears to be up in the air.

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