Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list
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Key Points:
- Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list following misdemeanor charges related to an alleged incident in May, barring him from team activities but allowing payment and limited facility access.
- Jacobs faces misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges, with an initial court appearance set for November 17; the NFL is reviewing the case and may discipline him independently of legal proceedings.
- In response to Jacobs' uncertain status, the Packers traded for running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers, seeking depth behind MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks.
- Johnson struggled during his rookie season with the Steelers, including a notable special teams error, and has not secured a significant role amid competition from other running backs on Pittsburgh's roster.
- The Packers' running back depth chart now includes Lloyd, Brooks, and Johnson, while Pierre Strong Jr. is expected to be cut despite a strong preseason performance.
