Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest in Wisconsin to misdemeanor charges stemming from a May incident involving his girlfriend, with multiple outlets reporting the plea resolves the state case and leaves the NFL to determine discipline. ABC News reports Jacobs is convicted of misdemeanor battery after a plea agreement, while other coverage characterizes the outcome as a no-contest plea to misdemeanor battery and related damage-to-property counts.
After the plea, Jacobs remains on the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List, meaning he stays away from team activities and games while the league completes its investigation. CBS Sports and others say the resolution allows the NFL to finalize review and issue a suspension. Some reports also add that the NFL seeks access to incident video, which could affect the timing or length of any penalty. The Packers and coach Matt LaFleur publicly maintain support, but Jacobs’ availability for the season depends on the league’s final decision.
