Injury Timeline Emerges for Packers RB Josh Jacobs

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs fractured his ring finger during the first quarter of this past Sunday's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots. Packers medical staff…

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs fractured his ring finger during the first quarter of this past Sunday's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots.

Packers medical staff tried multiple methods to protect Jacobs' hand in hopes of getting him back on the field, but he was ultimately unable to return.

Jacobs will undergo surgery to repair the issue sometime later this week. According to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, he could return to the field for the Packers as quickly as 2-3 weeks.

Green Bay is set for a division-rival matchup against the Minnesota Vikings this coming weekend. After that, the team will enter its Week 11 bye.

The earliest opportunity for Jacobs' return is a Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

While Jacobs could be back in a couple weeks, there's also a chance his absence extends for a longer period. If the Packers decide to place him on injured reserve this weekend, he'll automatically be ruled out for the team's next four games.

If that's the case, his earliest opportunity to return would be a Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Jacobs missed the first six games of the Packers' 2026 campaign on the Commissioner's Exempt List. The veteran running back recorded three total touchdowns in his two full games back on the field in Weeks 7 and 8.

Backup RB Kaleb Johnson stepped up following Jacobs' exit against the Patriots, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. The Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, furthered their reputation as one of the best passing offenses in the league.

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