Josh Jacobs Removed From Exempt List, Eligible for Packers’ Week 7 Game
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs expressed remorse for his actions that led to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage. He has been removed from the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List and is eligible to play in the team's…
Green Bay Appleton, WI, October 21, 2026 —
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been removed from the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List and is eligible to play in the team’s Week 7 game, according to the information provided. Jacobs expressed remorse for actions that led to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage.
The update establishes his eligibility for the game but does not say whether he will play. It also does not identify the opponent, provide the game date or describe any decision by the Packers about his role.
Details about the alleged incident and the circumstances behind the charges were not provided. The information does not state when the charges were filed, where the incident occurred, or whether there have been developments in the related legal matter. No details were provided about the terms or timing of Jacobs’ removal from the exempt list.
Jacobs’ expression of remorse is included in the update, but no verbatim statement or further explanation of his comments was provided. The information also does not describe any response from the Packers, the NFL or other parties.
For now, the reported change is that Jacobs is eligible to play in Green Bay’s Week 7 game after being removed from the list. His actual availability for that game, and any further developments involving the charges, were not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by WBAY news staff on www.wbay.com, see more information here.
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