The NFL announces that Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner’s exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to practice and play as early as next week (Week 7). Multiple outlets report the change comes amid an ongoing league process tied to the matter that led to his placement on the list.
Sources agree Jacobs remains subject to the NFL’s investigation, which is still ongoing. That means he could face suspension at any time while the league continues its review. The Athletic and other reports note that, despite reinstatement to game-week eligibility, the investigation’s outcome is not yet determined.
The reports also reiterate the context for the exemption: Jacobs was arrested on allegations of domestic abuse last May, and the NFL placed him on the commissioner’s exempt list at the start of the season. The outlets differ mainly in how they frame timing and emphasis, but they align on Jacobs’ eligibility status and the fact the investigation continues.
