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Packers' Josh Jacobs Cleared to Play After Exempt List Stint
17 Oct
Summary
- Josh Jacobs will be removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday.
- He is expected to make his 2026 season debut in Week 7.
- Packers' rushing offense ranks last in the NFL at 60.4 yards per game.
Running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday, October 20, 2026, making him eligible to practice and play for the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. This comes after he was placed on the list before the season due to a domestic incident in May 2026.
The NFL's investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and a suspension is still expected. However, it's possible that Jacobs' time on the exempt list could count towards any potential suspension, meaning he might not miss additional games beyond the six he has already sat out.
Jacobs' return is a crucial reinforcement for the Packers' struggling rushing attack, which currently ranks last in the NFL with only 60.4 rushing yards per game and 3.1 yards per carry. His presence is anticipated to significantly bolster Green Bay's ground game for their crucial NFC North showdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 7.
