Josh Jacobs Back With Pack ... After Domestic Abuse Arrest

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Josh Jacobs is back practicing with the Green Bay Packers ... with head coach Matt LaFleur claiming it's been "business as usual," despite the star running back's recent arrest over domestic abuse allegations.

LaFleur met with the media on Tuesday ... and confirmed the 28-year-old will participate in OTAs. Sure enough, Jacobs was then spotted warming up with his teammates minutes later.

He didn't say much else about the matter ... which is expected, as he was super tight-lipped when reporters asked about the arrest last week. LaFleur did downplay the notion that Jacobs' situation could be a distraction in the locker room.

Josh Jacobs Dispatch Audio Reveals 'Yelling & Screaming' ... During Alleged Attack

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A 911 call was made from Josh Jacobs' home during the alleged violent attack involving the Packers star ... with dispatch telling police she could hear "yelling and screaming" on an open line.

According to newly released dispatch audio, obtained by TMJ 4, officials received not one but two calls about the incident ... one from the scene of the alleged crime, and the other from a neighbor next door.

"Things being thrown," the dispatcher tells officers, adding, "Possibly a male and female."

Josh Jacobs Out Of Jail ... No Charges Filed Yet

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Josh Jacobs is out of jail following his domestic violence arrest ... with prosecutors stating they need more time before deciding on whether to file criminal charges.

The Green Bay Packers running back's attorneys announced the update on Wednesday ... saying they are "extremely pleased" Jacobs is no longer in custody.

David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac added they hope people "keep an open mind" as the matter is reviewed ... as they feel "once all of the evidence is gathered and evaluated, it will confirm that no charges should be brought against Josh in the future."

Josh Jacobs Faces Domestic Violence Charges After Arrest

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NFL star Josh Jacobs is facing a slew of domestic violence charges after being arrested in Wisconsin.

The Green Bay Packers running back was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Brown County Jail on five charges ... including battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim ... according to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department.

Cops say they were dispatched Saturday morning to an alleged disturbance involving Jacobs ... but he was not taken into custody until today.

Mark Gastineau Judge Sides With ESPN ... Beef W/ Brett Favre Was Newsworthy!!!

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Mark Gastineau just took an L in his battle against ESPN over a recorded interaction with Brett Favre ... as TMZ Sports has learned a judge dismissed his lawsuit with prejudice.

The former Jets star's issue stems from a "30 for 30" documentary titled "The New York Sack Exchange" ... which showed him confronting Favre at a sports show in November 2023 over a sack he gave up to Michael Strahan 21 years prior to break the single-season record, which Gastineau owned at the time.

He felt the clip was edited to make it more aggressive than it really was ... and the network "intentionally and maliciously" did not include the part where they shook hands -- resulting in "ridicule, scorn and contempt" directed at him on social media.

Ex-NFL Star Eddie Lacy Sentenced In 'Extreme DUI' Case

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Former NFL star Eddie Lacy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor extreme DUI after he was busted by cops last year with a BAC more than four times the legal limit ... and TMZ Sports has learned the details of his sentencing.

Lacy entered his plea over a year after he was initially booked on seven charges. He entered a guilty plea to the extreme DUI charge with a BAC greater than or equal to .20, which is a misdemeanor. The city attorney, in turn, agreed to dismiss the six other charges in the case.

He was sentenced to 180 days of confinement, a screening at the Youth and Family Services Behavioral Health and 30 hours of community restitution at an approved agency in his home state.

Micah Parsons Steals Show At NFL Pro Bowl ... With Motorized Scooter

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The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl MVPs might have been Antonine Winfield Jr. and George Pickens ... but the real winner for the fans was Micah Parsons -- who stole the show Tuesday night with his motorized scooter!

It all started before the game got underway, as Parsons rode by cheerleaders with his camcorder in tow to record the entire night.

Even with a torn ACL, he wasn't letting that keep him off the field -- as the five-time Pro Bowler took his whip out onto the field to celebrate with the defense after picking up a stop on the AFC.

Brett Favre 'No Way in Hell Am I Giving Up' During Parkinson's Battle

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Brett Favre is keeping it real about life with Parkinson’s ... and the Hall of Famer isn’t backing down for a second.

No. 4 tells TMZ Sports he’s “progressed a little faster” than he hoped, but stresses everyone’s journey is different. Some symptoms have crept in -- but nothing that’s alarming.

His approach? Grind, exercise and chase every clinical trial possible.

“That’s all I can do,” said Favre, who announced his diagnosis in September 2024. “Now way in hell am I giving up.”

Aaron Rodgers Tomlin Shouldn't Be On Hot Seat ... 'Absolute Joke'

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Aaron Rodgers went to bat for his coach, Mike Tomlin, after the Pittsburgh Steelers' season ended in the Wild Card Round on Monday ... calling it an "absolute joke" to think the guy could get fired.

Rodgers met with the media following the Steelers' 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans, and despite it being Steel City's seventh playoff loss in a row, he can't wrap his head around the chatter Tomlin's tenure might be over.

"The way that the league is covered now, the way there is snap decisions and the validity given to the Twitter experts and all the experts on TV now who make it seem like they know what the hell they are talking about, to me that's an absolute joke," Rodgers said.

Caleb Williams Signs Jersey For Cole Bennett ... 'GB Sucks, F*** GB'

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Caleb Williams had a special gift for his buddy and popular music video director Cole Bennett over the weekend ... and took some MAJOR shots at the Green Bay Packers in the process.

Fresh off a thrilling come-from-behind victory over their hated rivals, the Chicago Bears quarterback gave the jersey he wore in Saturday's game to his friend ... complete with a personal message for the Lyrical Lemonade founder.

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SURPRISE GIFT!!!

Along with his signature, Williams also included a heartfelt note of love and motivation ... while also targeting the Pack.

Detroit Double Trouble Eminem Crashes Jack White's Thanksgiving Halftime Party!!!

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Talk about shocking the system -- two of Detroit’s biggest legends collided when Eminem crashed Jack White’s stage during the NFL’s Thanksgiving Halftime Show at the Lions’ annual Turkey Day Classic.

Jack was the only one officially on the bill -- tearing into “Seven Nation Army,” the forever stadium anthem at Ford Field -- before he shocked the crowd by bringing out fellow Detroit legend Eminem for a surprise cameo.

Eminem hit the stage in full Detroit armor -- hoodie up and rocking a custom Lions jacket -- and launched into a wild mashup of "Till I Collapse" with the White Stripes’ "Hello Operator."

Brett Favre Rodgers Wants Elite Game Vs. Pack 'Make No Mistake About It'

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Brett Favre is certain Aaron Rodgers will head into Sunday's matchup against his old team with some extra motivation ... telling TMZ Sports he's sure the QB "will want to play the best game he's ever played" vs. the Packers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller is facing off with Green Bay for the first time since it traded him back in 2023 ... and Favre told us this week there's just no way his former teammate is viewing the tilt as just another game.

Favre said Rodgers "certainly doesn't want to lay an egg on maybe his last game against the Packers" -- although he didn't necessarily think Aaron's looking for any kind of "revenge."

Packers' Jayden Reed Green Bay All The F***ing Way!!! ... Goes Live After Surgery

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was feeling GOOD on several levels after undergoing surgery to fix his broken collarbone ... going live on Instagram to update his fans on his status -- and guaranteeing a spot in the Super Bowl in the process!!

The 25-year-old conducted the surprise stream right from his hospital bed on Tuesday ... and it's safe to say he can't wait to get back out on the field.

"Packers to the Bowl, bruh," Reed said. "I'm good, thank you for the prayers, bruh. But we turnt, bruh, we going all the f***ing way, bruh."

Brett Favre 'Very Impressed' With Packers ... 'Equally Unimpressed With Detroit'

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Brett Favre took in the Packers vs. Lions game on Sunday, and while he loved what his former team did on the field, he made it clear he was not impressed one bit by Detroit's play.

The Hall of Famer sat down with TMZ Sports a day after his ex-squad beat up its NFC North rival at Lambeau Field ... and he glowed about the green and gold's performance.

He told us he thought Jordan Love was "outstanding" in the 27-13 win ... adding that Green Bay "dominated every facet of the game."

Packers Legend LeRoy Butler Jumping For Joy Over Parsons Trade ... Offers Lambeau Leap Lessons!!!

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THE FUTURE LOOKS AMAZING!!!

Forget traditional housewarming gifts ... LeRoy Butler's got a way better plan to welcome Micah Parsons to Green Bay -- Lambeau Leap lessons!!!

The creator of the Packers' iconic touchdown celebration told TMZ Sports this week that after Green Bay acquired his "favorite player in the league," he now wants to take the pass rusher out to Lambeau Field and show him how to properly hit the GB celly.

That's not all ... as a "thank you" for agreeing to sign a huge deal with the Pack, Butler even offered up his old No. 36, as Parsons' No. 11 is currently owned by Jayden Reed.

Shannon Sharpe Sterling's HOF Induction 'The Proudest Moment Of My Life'

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Shannon Sharpe is shedding light on his brother Sterling's Hall of Fame induction ... and despite all the headlines he made earlier in the week, he says it was "the proudest moment of my life."

Sharpe posted a carousel of photos from his trip to Canton, Ohio -- which ended with them becoming the first sibling duo to ever receive gold jackets.

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"But long before that moment, two brothers beat the odds," he wrote. "Two brothers graduated grade school. Two brothers graduated college. Two brothers made it to the NFL. Two brothers built beautiful families. Two brothers stayed close. Two brothers trusted God. Two brothers gave back. Two brothers led with love."