NFL issues statement on Josh Jacobs case

Packers back missed five games on exempt list

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The NFL’s statement on Josh Jacobs: https://t.co/AHdoiZ6Dzz Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The NFL issued a statement on Josh Jacobs on Oct. 16. The Packers back has missed five games on the exempt list.

Why it matters: Green Bay has played those five games without its 2025 rushing leader. His status coming out of Week 6 determines the Packers lead-back plan.

By the numbers: Jacobs ran 234 times for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games for Green Bay in 2025, per ESPN.

What to watch: Watch for the league and Packers to define Jacobs exempt status after Week 6.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-10-16T19:49:58.978405+00:00

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