Former Las Vegas Raiders star Josh Jacobs won the NFL rushing title in 2022. Now, his focus is on tasting playoff success with the Green Bay Packers.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Josh Jacobs had cemented his place as one of the best running backs in the storied history of the Raiders. Now, he wants to cement his legacy in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers.
In five seasons with the Raiders, Jacobs rushed for 5,545 yards. In franchise history, he ranks third in rushing yards and first with 76.0 rushing yards per game . “Never really played playoff football,” Jacobs said. “So, for me, especially as the back, I feel like you prove yourself in the games that really matter. I haven’t really gotten that opportunity. So, that’s something that I’m definitely looking forward to.”
Watching from afar, Jacobs, knowing he was about to hit free agency, was intrigued. He checked in with former Raiders teammate Keisean Nixon and former Packers receiver Davante Adams to get their thoughts on the Packers. “I think he’s a fit in any offense,” coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday. “His running style, he runs extremely hard. He’s really tough to take down. He’s got great hands out of the backfield. I think anytime, at least the way we evaluate these runners, you almost have to catch the ball out of the backfield now. He’s great in pass protection. He’s a great teammate, great leader.
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