Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Removed from Commissioner's Exempt List
Jacobs, who pleaded no contest to battery charges, is eligible to return for Week 7.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is set to be removed from the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List, making him eligible to play as early as Week 7, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday. Jacobs was placed on the list on August 30 following his arrest in May on charges related to an alleged altercation at his home.
Jacobs entered a no contest plea on September 10 to charges of battery and criminal destruction of property. He was fined $1,000 for the battery charge and reached a deferred judgment agreement for the destruction of property charge.
The NFL's investigation into the matter under its personal conduct policy remains open, and the league reserves the right to impose further discipline if deemed necessary. Jacobs will be officially removed from the exempt list on Monday, and he is expected to be available for the Packers' Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on October 25.
Should the NFL's ongoing investigation lead to a suspension, the six games Jacobs has already missed this season would count towards any ban. The league has reportedly not yet seen surveillance video from inside Jacobs' home that was referenced in court documents, although other footage captured parts of the incident that occurred in his garage. Jacobs filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block the release of evidence and have it permanently sealed.
Jacobs, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers before the 2024 season after spending five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. His attorneys released a statement noting his dedication to self-improvement and acceptance of responsibility, while expressing gratitude for the support he has received from the organization and fans.