The Green Bay Packers spent over 100 million dollars in the 2024 offseason on free agent Safety Xavier McKinney and Running Back Josh Jacobs. Coming off a down year behind a poor offensive line, the 2022 rushing yards leader Josh Jacobs looks to prove himself again as a premier back in the NFL. At only 26 years old Jacobs has earned a first-team all-pro ballad, and two Pro Bowl selections, after winning the CFB National Championship in 2017.
Despite his accolades up to now, Jacobs has made it clear he is still focused on building his footprint in league history.
Josh Jacobs Talks About Building “Legacy” With Green Bay Packers
Since signing his four-year 48-million-dollar deal with the Green Bay Packers, Josh Jacobs has been a vocal supporter of the Packers’ potential.
“I honestly think the sky is the limit in this offense,” Jacobs told NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero. “Obviously, with having a special guy in Jordan Love, you know, and having a good offensive line and some good receivers out there makes it a lot easier for me, but just to be able to see the game plan and things that they want me to do this year, the things that they’re allowing me to do, I just think it’s going to be a special year.”
Jacobs made it clear that, with this talented offense, he plans to win playoff games to build an undeniable resume.
“I can honestly say that as I’m getting older and I’m playing longer, I have a real goal of legacy,” he said. “I think that’s a big thing – wanting to play in important games, play in the playoffs, make a deep run and, you know, play in that game if we get there. That’s big for me. I think that’s the most important thing.”
The Green Bay Packers invested a lot into the 26-year-old back, making it clear that they believe he could be a premier piece that pushes them into true Superbowl contention. The first-round pick in 2019 has never had under 800 yards in his NFL career, having over 1,000 in 3/5 seasons. If the Packers were to make a Superbowl run, expect Jacobs to be a massive contributor to the offense, particularly in the playoffs.
