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Packers' Jacobs Facing Surgery, IR Stint
10 Nov
Summary
- Josh Jacobs to undergo surgery for a fractured ring finger.
- An injured reserve placement could sideline Jacobs for at least four games.
- Jacobs previously missed six games due to an offseason investigation.
Green Bay Packers' running back Josh Jacobs is slated for surgery due to a fractured ring finger, a potentially significant blow to the team. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the injury on Monday, indicating that Jacobs could be placed on injured reserve.
The injury occurred during the first quarter when Jacobs attempted a stiff-arm, and his finger became caught in an opponent's helmet. While the fracture itself is the primary concern, placement on injured reserve would mean a minimum absence of four games.
This potential IR stint would rule Jacobs out for upcoming games against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and New Orleans Saints. Notably, Jacobs had previously missed the Packers' initial six games of the season while on the commissioner's exempt list following an investigation into offseason domestic violence charges.
