Packers RB Josh Jacobs Faces Cap Scrutiny Amid Declining Efficiency, Injury Concerns

Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs, 28, carries a $15 million cap hit for 2026. Despite 2,258 yards and 28 TDs in two seasons, his efficiency (4.0 YPC, 49.1% success rate) and fumbling rate have declined, compounded by late-2025 injuries and over 2,100 career touches. While expensive and aging, the Packers, valuing a "bellcow back," are inclined to keep him for 2026, focusing on O-line and defensive upgrades before a larger roster overhaul in 2027.