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Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs talks to Marshawn Lloyd before a preseason NFL football game. Josh Jacobs’ fantasy value lingers in the grey area. The Green Bay Packers running back was placed on the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List following his recent misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged battery incident in May.

Andy Behrens discusses MarShawn Lloyd's price in fantasy football, Green Bay's backfield and Jordan Love's heavier shoulders.

Packers in deep trouble: Bad news for Micah Parsons, while Josh Jacobs becomes serious problem  MARCA

Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list on Sunday, leaving the Green Bay RB room in flux heading into Fantasy draft season

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald walks the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper will begin the season on the commissioner's exempt list

Green Bay Packers place Josh Jacobs on commissioner exempt list and trade for another RB  Chicago Tribune

Fallout of Broncos' Cooper Landing on Commissioner's Exempt List  Sports Illustrated

Cooper faces multiple charges for an alleged incident involving his former girlfriend, including a felony assault/strangulation charge.

Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper to start season on commissioner’s exempt list, AP source says  Toronto Star

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.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner's exempt list following battery charge  USA Today

Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list  ESPN

Josh Allen Fantasy Football 2026: Should You Draft Him At His ADP?  Forbes

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