Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed NFL commissioner's exempt list, will miss games
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Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List following misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property from a May arrest, with his initial court appearance set for Nov. 17.
- Being on the exempt list means Jacobs will be paid but cannot practice or play in games while the NFL reviews the matter; he may attend team facilities for meetings and workouts with permission.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur expressed support for Jacobs, stating he expects Jacobs to remain part of the team despite the ongoing legal issues.
- Jacobs' backup, MarShawn Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick with limited NFL experience due to injuries, is expected to see increased playing time, potentially sharing duties with newly acquired Kaleb Johnson.
- Jacobs' attorneys emphasized that placement on the exempt list is an administrative action, not a final judgment, and that Jacobs respects the NFL process and looks forward to returning to the team.
