Packers RB Josh Jacobs says TD celebration inspired by gospel song, not arrest Josh Jacobs says his touchdown celebration, which some fans thought mocked his recent arrest, was actually inspired by the gospel song Break Every Chain. The Packers running back spoke after Green Bay beat Carolina 27-19. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs said his touchdown celebration Thursday night was inspired by a gospel song, not a reference to his recent arrest. Jacobs briefly put his hands behind his back while celebrating a score in the Packers 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Jacobs had just scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter when he put his hands behind his back for a moment while accepting congratulations from teammates. The video drew heavy attention on social media, as some television viewers believed Jacobs was simulating being handcuffed.Gospel Song Inspired CelebrationThe running back said he was actually modeling the celebration after a gospel song called Break Every Chain. This was Jacobs second game of the season after coming off the commissioner s exempt list. Jacobs said he had spoken with Savion Williams and other receivers before making his season debut. Together they came up with the idea that he would do a celebration thanking God after his first touchdown of the season.That celebration happened Sunday, as he went to his knees and raised his arms aloft after scoring in a 20-17 loss at Detroit. They also had planned the Break Every Chain celebration after his second touchdown of the season. Jacobs was placed on the commissioner s exempt list after charges were filed against him in August. The charges stemmed from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground.Jacobs pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property. He had not been able to play or practice while he was on the commissioner s exempt list. He was removed from that list last week, enabling him to play again even though the NFL s investigation of him remains ongoing. Jacobs addressed the perception of his celebration after the Packers win over Carolina.Jacobs Responds To Social MediaI didn t think it was going to be a thing that can be perceived a certain type of way, Jacobs said. But it s 2026, and it is what it is. When Jacobs was asked about putting his hands behind his back as part of the celebration, he noted that the telecast only showed a brief portion of what he did. He said the full celebration included more than what viewers saw.It was more to it than that, Jacobs said. They stopped showing the celebration after that. Like I said, it is what it is. The guys did it with me, Jacobs said, referring to teammates who joined the celebration.He said the plan with Williams and other receivers was meant to honor God after his first score of the season. Jacobs celebration first came Sunday in Detroit, when he went to his knees and raised his arms after scoring in the 20-17 loss. The Break Every Chain plan was set for his second touchdown of the season, which came Thursday against Carolina.After scoring on the 1-yard run in the second quarter, Jacobs put his hands behind his back for a moment while teammates congratulated him. The Panthers game ended in a 27-19 Packers victory.