Josh Jacobs, Jonathon Cooper to be removed from NFL exempt list, eligible for Week 7 return
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Key Points:
- The NFL announced that Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper and Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the Commissioner's Exempt list ahead of their Week 7 games, making them eligible to play.
- Cooper was placed on the exempt list following two arrests related to an alleged domestic violence incident and faces multiple charges; his trial has been postponed to early March 2025.
- Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges from a May arrest and has publicly accepted responsibility; he recently signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers.
- Players on the exempt list continue to be paid but cannot participate in practices or games, and any future suspensions may count the exempt period toward the suspension duration.
- Although both players will be eligible to return in Week 7, the final decision on their participation rests with their respective teams' coaches and management.
