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Josh Jacobs Says Touchdown Gesture Honored Gospel Song

Josh Jacobs Says Touchdown Gesture Honored Gospel Song
World Sports · 08:35:33 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs explained that his hands-behind-back gesture after scoring a first-half touchdown against the Carolina Panthers was a tribute to a gospel song. Jacobs made the comment following the game on Thursday.

Separately, Jacobs was arrested in May and later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property. The legal matter was resolved prior to the current season.

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