Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs said his first-half touchdown celebration during Thursday night's 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers was an ode to the gospel song "Break Every Chain," not a mockery of his May arrest. Jacobs, who was charged with misdemeanor battery and destruction of property following an incident at his Green Bay area home, pleaded no contest in September and received a deferred judgment on the property charge. "They didn't even get the whole celebration," Jacobs said, noting that he and receiver Savion Williams planned two celebrations upon his return from the commissioner exempt list. The first thanked God, while the second referenced the gospel song. Jacobs expressed frustration that the media connected the arrest to his end zone gesture, adding, "It's 2026, and it is what it is." He made his season debut last week against the Lions and played his first home game at Lambeau Field on Thursday. Despite rushing for only 39 yards on 21 carries, Jacobs scored on a 1-yard run and caught a 4-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. The NFL has not closed its investigation into potential personal conduct policy violations.
Jacobs, who returned in Week 7 after missing the first six games, emphasized that several teammates joined him in the celebration gesture. He described the stadium atmosphere as electric and praised the defense for holding strong during the game. While his rushing performance was modest, his two touchdowns contributed significantly to the Packers' victory over the Panthers.
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