Packers RB Josh Jacobs on Commissioner Exempt List; Cannot Play or Practice
Jacobs will remain on paid leave while the NFL reviews two misdemeanor charges tied to an alleged domestic incident, his lawyers said.
- On Sunday, the NFL placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List, barring him from practicing or playing indefinitely while the league reviews his case.
- Brown County prosecutors formally charged Jacobs with battery and criminal damage to property on Thursday, August 27, stemming from a domestic incident on May 26 that prompted the league's administrative action.
- To address the backfield vacancy, the Packers acquired running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, a move that displaces Pierre Strong Jr. from the team's initial 53-man roster.
- While sidelined, Jacobs remains under contract and receives full pay but cannot participate in team activities; only Commissioner Roger Goodell can remove him from the list ahead of his November 17 court date.
- Green Bay's running back rotation now features MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and Johnson entering the September 13 regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, forcing the team to adapt without its star back.
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Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges - Regional Media News
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL's commissioner exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending, a move that prevents him from practicing or attending games. Players continue to get paid while on the commissioner's exempt list. [...]
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Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending, a move that prevents him from practicing or attending games. Upon request and with the club’s permission, Jacobs may be present at the club’s facility on a reasonable basis for meetings,...
NFL makes decision on Josh Jacobs
The NFL has made a decision on the status of Josh Jacobs to start the 2026 season. The Green Bay Packers running back will start the season on the Commissioner Exempt List. That means Jacobs will still be paid, but will not be able to practice or play for the team. In a statement, Jacobs’ … The post NFL makes decision on Josh Jacobs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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