Schefter: NFL placing Packers' Josh Jacobs on exempt list

Two Class A misdemeanor counts preceded the move.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Breaking: The NFL is placing Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list, sources told @AdamSchefter. Last Via @espn on X

What happened: The decision follows Jacobs' charges last week for battery and criminal damage to property. Both charges stem from an alleged May incident in Hobart, Wisconsin.

Why it matters: The designation bars Jacobs from practicing or playing until the NFL removes him from the list. Green Bay must adjust its backfield plans as the 2026 season begins.

By the numbers: Jacobs faces two Class A misdemeanors. Each carries a maximum penalty of nine months in jail, a $10,000 fine or both if convicted.

What to watch: Jacobs' initial court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 17. The NFL will determine when he can return to team activities.

Sources

@espn 2026-08-30T18:34:44.037705+00:00

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