Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list
Josh Jacobs is prohibited from practicing or attending games after being charged with battery and damage to property.
The update
The NFL has placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list, the league announced. Jacobs is prohibited from practicing or attending games while on the list. This decision follows his formal charging with two misdemeanors: battery and criminal damage to property. Jacobs was originally arrested in May on five counts, but the Brown County district attorney filed only the two misdemeanor charges last week.
Why it matters
The move creates immediate uncertainty for the Packers’ offense as they approach Week 1. Jacobs, who signed a four-year, $48 million contract with Green Bay in March 2024, was expected to be a central piece of the backfield. His absence leaves the team’s running back depth chart in flux, with rookie MarShawn Lloyd and veteran Chris Brooks now likely to see increased work.
What to watch
Readers should monitor the duration of Jacobs’ placement on the exempt list. The NFL uses this list as an administrative procedure while a matter is being reviewed, not as a final determination. The Packers’ response to the situation and the impact on their Week 1 roster decisions will also be closely watched.
Sources
- cbssports.com — Details on Jacobs' placement on the exempt list and the nature of the misdemeanor charges.
- SB Nation — Context on Jacobs' original arrest in May and the Brown County district attorney's charging decision.
- WFRV Green Bay — Context on Jacobs' original arrest in May and the Brown County district attorney's charging decision.