Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner's exempt list after Packers RB charged with two misdemeanors

Green Bay's backfield is facing uncertainty entering Week 1, with Jacobs prohibited from practicing or attending games

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was reportedly set to hit the Commissioner's Exempt List ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Jacobs faces two criminal charges related to an alleged domestic abuse incident May. He may not practice or attend games while on the list.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list  ESPN

Josh Jacobs was arrested in May after an incident in Wisconsin.

Packers trade for young RB amid concerns about Josh Jacobs' status  USA Today

Cut by the Lions earlier this summer in the wake of his alleged role in a kidnapping case, Arnold officially signed with the Seahawks on Saturday.

Seattle made its signing of Arnold official on Saturday, but he will be ineligible to play.

LaFleur says he fully anticipates Packers keeping Josh Jacobs while charges are pending  Toronto Star

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there are no plans for the team to release Josh Jacobs as the three-time Pro Bowl running back faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from what police have described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend

Matt LaFleur Says The Packers Aren’t Planning To Release Josh Jacobs  Forbes

Green Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged with 2 misdemeanors — but not domestic violence — in May incident  Chicago Tribune

Josh Jacobs, running back for the Green Bay Packers, has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property.

With a possible suspension looming, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst reveals the team's backup plan for Josh Jacobs.