Terrence Parsons Jr. Defends Josh Jacobs Over 2 Misdemeanor Charges as NFL Weighs 6-Game Ban
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 28
Terrence Parsons Jr. Defends Josh Jacobs Over 2 Misdemeanor Charges as NFL Weighs 6-Game Ban
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 28
Summary
Terrence Parsons Jr. publicly defended Packers running back Josh Jacobs, calling the alleged incident "a shove" and arguing two misdemeanor charges should not end his NFL career.
Those comments came after Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property involving his ex-girlfriend, with the Brown County District Attorney and the NFL both reviewing the case.
Surveillance video from a garage camera is part of the evidence, and the two charges together carry up to 18 months in jail if Jacobs is convicted.
The NFL could still punish Jacobs regardless of the court outcome, including a six-game suspension under the Personal Conduct Policy or placement on the exempt list.
The episode adds pressure around the Packers because Parsons Jr. doubled down after backlash, while Jacobs also faces longer-term roster risk if the video damages his standing with teams.