Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is placed on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List, with the move affecting his availability as the 2026 regular season approaches. Multiple outlets report that the decision comes after Jacobs is charged in connection with an alleged incident that leads to misdemeanor allegations.
The Athletic and other reports say Jacobs faces two criminal charges related to an alleged domestic abuse incident in May. CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports specify the misdemeanors as battery and criminal damage to property. While on the exempt list, Jacobs is not allowed to practice or attend games.
Coverage largely aligns on the impact—uncertainty for the Packers’ backfield entering the season—and the basic reason—pending criminal charges stemming from a May arrest in Wisconsin. Fox News and Fox Sports report that Jacobs is expected to open the season on the exempt list. Yahoo Sports reports also cite ESPN’s Adam Schefter regarding the anticipated placement. None of the outlets describe an outcome in the case, focusing instead on the league’s immediate roster and participation restrictions.
