The NFL placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list. While on the list, he is not permitted to practice or attend games, leaving his Week 1 status uncertain. The move follows his Thursday filing of two Class A misdemeanor charges tied to a May arrest.
WHO:NFL
WHAT:Placed Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list, barring him from practicing or attending games.
WHEN:Aug 27, 2026
WHERE:Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
WHY:He was charged with two Class A misdemeanors—battery and damage to property—stemming from a May arrest.