Let’s be real: running back deals are weird in 2026. Saquon got $12.5 million a year from Philly. That’s the new benchmark. Do the Packers wanna hand Jacobs something similar? They should—if they’re serious about not wasting Jordan Love’s prime.
But there’s a twist. Jacobs had a monster year, but he also fumbled at the worst possible moment in the playoffs. Remember that? I do. I was holding a cheese curd and nearly threw it at my TV. One mistake doesn’t define a career, but it stings when it’s the last thing you see.
The Packers also have A.J. Dillon in the building, love him or hate him. And they drafted another rookie last year who looked… fine. Not Jacobs, but fine. So, do you pay the Ferrari or take the reliable Honda for cheaper? That’s the question.
What Josh Wants (Because He’s a Human, Not a Madden Player)
Jacobs is from Alabama. He’s got that southern charm and a permanent chip on his shoulder. He played on a franchise tag in 2026 with the Raiders, remember? Las Vegas did him dirty. Now he’s with Green Bay, and he’s been straight-up: “I want to stay.” But do you believe that?
Josh Jacobs expected to return to Raiders by Week 1
Every player says that until the airport is booked. But Jacobs seems genuine. He loves the cold. He loves the fans. He told reporters Lambeau Field “feels like a college stadium.” High praise from a guy who played at Alabama. That’s real.
Here’s the rub: running backs get treated like rental cars. You drive ‘em hard, then turn ‘em in. Jacobs knows this. He might push for a deal that gives him real guarantees beyond Year Two. And if Green Bay balks? Cue the sad trombone.
