Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest when he briefly had his hands behind his back while celebrating a touchdown Thursday night.This was Jacobs’ second game of the season after coming off the commissioner’s exempt list. He was placed on that list after charges were filed against him in August stemming 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 destruction of property.Jacobs had just scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter of the Packers’ 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers when he put his hands behind his back for a moment while accepting congratulations from teammates. The video garnered plenty of attention on social media as some who watched on television believed Jacobs was simulating getting handcuffed.Jacobs said he ins