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Josh Jacobs will be removed from paid leave on Monday
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Packers running back Josh Jacobs has successfully delayed the NFL from accessing video footage related to his battery case, resulting in his reinstatement from the Commissioner Exempt list on Monday.
- The NFL’s move to reinstate Jacobs allows the league to pre-suspend him while its internal investigation is ongoing, crediting him for games missed on paid leave if a suspension is later imposed.
- Paid leave is not officially disciplinary but counts toward any eventual suspension, with the league reserving the right to add more games after reviewing the video evidence.
- The NFL faces risk by reinstating Jacobs before viewing the footage, as the video could reveal conduct warranting a harsher penalty than the standard six-game suspension.
- Critics argue the league should have kept Jacobs on paid leave until it reviewed the video to avoid potential public relations issues similar to the 2014 Ray Rice incident.
