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Josh Jacobs Remains on Exempt List After No-Contest Plea

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Josh Jacobs stays on the commissioner’s exempt list after his no-contest plea.
He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage, owing $1,000 restitution and counseling.
Ex-girlfriend’s lawyers moved to permanently seal video evidence, complicating the NFL’s investigation.
Jeremy Fowler reported a possible four-to-six-game suspension, with missed exempt games counting toward it, saving the Packers one game.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, a TMZ video of Ravens running back Ray Rice assaulting his fiancée led the NFL to issue a two-game suspension, prompting backlash. Commissioner Roger Goodell then announced on August 28 2014 a domestic-violence policy with a six-game minimum for a first offense and a lifetime ban for a second, shaping today’s handling of Josh Jacobs’ plea and the Packers’ exemption request.

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Story summary

Josh Jacobs stays on the commissioner’s exempt list after his no-contest plea.
He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage, owing $1,000 restitution and counseling.
Ex-girlfriend’s lawyers moved to permanently seal video evidence, complicating the NFL’s investigation.
Jeremy Fowler reported a possible four-to-six-game suspension, with missed exempt games counting toward it, saving the Packers one game.

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