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Packers' Josh Jacobs Apologizes, Says He Was 'Misinformed' On Wearing Green in Brazil

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs apologized in an Instagram story after previously stating that NFL players couldn't wear green in Brazil in advance of the Packers' game in São Paulo against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Sept. 9.

"Damn I was misinformed," Jacobs wrote. "Sorry Brazil see you soon!"

Jacobs made his initial remarks on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast.

"You know, they said that the part of Brazil we're going to, you can't even wear green at," Jacobs said. "They said, I guess, something to do with the gangs and stuff.