Story perspectives

Packers Place Josh Jacobs on Commissioner Exempt List

9/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Green Bay Packers placed running back Josh Jacobs on NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List.
Jacobs faced battery and property-damage charges for a May 23 incident at his Wisconsin home.
His court appearance is Nov. 17, while the NFL has not announced a suspension.
Coach Matt LaFleur said he trusts Jacobs and expects him to stay on team.
Jacobs keeps salary as Packers added Kaleb Johnson and will use MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, NFL quarterback Michael Vick was convicted of dog-fighting charges, prompting Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend him for one year after a high-profile investigation. The Department of Justice sentenced Vick to 23 months in prison and the Falcons forfeited $5 million in salary and a $1 million civil fine. Similarly, Green Bay Packers placed running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after his May 23 battery and property-damage arrest and a Nov. 17 hearing. These precedents pressure the league to enforce uniform disciplinary standards, influencing future policy reviews and may shape the 2025 agreement.

1 of 2

Story summary

Green Bay Packers placed running back Josh Jacobs on NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List.
Jacobs faced battery and property-damage charges for a May 23 incident at his Wisconsin home.
His court appearance is Nov. 17, while the NFL has not announced a suspension.
Coach Matt LaFleur said he trusts Jacobs and expects him to stay on team.
Jacobs keeps salary as Packers added Kaleb Johnson and will use MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks.

1 / 2