Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest
Green Bay RB claims gesture was an ode to gospel song
TL;DR
- Josh Jacobs stated his touchdown celebration was an homage to the gospel song "Break Every Chain."
- The celebration occurred after he scored on a one-yard run in the Packers' victory over the Carolina Panthers.
- Jacobs had been on the commissioner's exempt list due to charges filed in August stemming from a May altercation.
- He pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
- The NFL's investigation into Jacobs' case is still ongoing, though he has been removed from the exempt list.