According to the criminal complaint, Jacobs was accused of throwing his ex-girlfriend onto the ground and damaging her phone, and video would show the portion that occurred in the garage.The NFL is attempting to obtain the video as part of its own investigation, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.Jacobs' complaint says the police should be prohibited from publicly releasing "descriptions, images, audio recordings, video recordings, statements, communications, or other materials" whose disclosure might threaten the woman’s "privacy, dignity, safety, emotional well-being, or ability to obtain closure."CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEJosh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers stands for the National Anthem before an NFL wild card playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Jan.
10, 2026.(Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)The complaint also notes that public sports figures have recently been targeted for robberies and other related property crimes, and that releasing the video would reveal details of the garage’s interior that might put Jacobs at risk."The public availability of (Jacobs’) schedule or travel information increases the risk that persons could identify periods when (Jacobs) is away from home and use released information concerning the residence, garage, access points, security arrangements, or property to target the property," the complaint says.
"Widespread public dissemination of those details would materially increase (Jacobs’) vulnerability to theft, burglary, robbery, trespass, or other targeted criminal conduct."Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery and criminal damage to property from the May 23 incident, which were both misdemeanors.Jacobs was also ordered to have no contact with the woman involved, pay restitution, attend counseling and be under supervision for one year.Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green...