Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will remain on the commissioner's exempt list, the NFL announced Thursday, despite reaching a plea deal to resolve a battery case.
The league stated it is continuing its review of the matter under its personal conduct policy and that there will be no immediate change to Jacobs' status. This means the three-time Pro Bowler is still barred from practicing or playing for the Packers.
Jacobs, 28, was charged with one count of battery and one count of criminal damage to property following a dispute at his Wisconsin residence on May 23. According to the criminal complaint, the altercation occurred after he was accused of speaking with other women, leading to a physical confrontation where he allegedly grabbed and threw the woman, and damaged her phone.
In a Brown County courtroom on Thursday, Jacobs entered a no contest plea to the charges and stated he was taking full responsibility. "I fully understand the seriousness of the situation," he told the court.
His attorneys confirmed that Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus costs for the battery charge. Sentencing for the criminal damage to property charge will be suspended for 12 months, at which point it will be dismissed if he completes the terms of the agreement.
"With this agreement, Josh has accepted responsibility for his conduct and resolved this matter," Jacobs' lawyers said in a statement. "Today's resolution is set against a career long history of Josh’s community work while in the NFL, which has centered on the circumstances of his early life."
Jacobs joined the Packers in 2024 and has accumulated 2,258 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns in 32 games. He previously played five seasons with the Raiders.