Jordan Love takes larger role as Josh Jacobs enters exempt list

The Green Bay Packers face a backfield adjustment after running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. The designation leaves the team without its primary runner, increasing the expectations on quarterback Jordan Love to lead the offense. While the team maintains depth at running back with MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and Kaleb Johnson, analysts suggest the scheme may shift to favor a passing-heavy approach. Love, who has maintained consistent win totals over the past three seasons, now faces pressure to improve his overall passing volume. The team continues to evaluate its roster at the position following the unexpected personnel change. Coaching staff and team leadership have not yet confirmed how the workload will be distributed between the remaining running backs.

• 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Love given major responsibility as Green Bay Packers lose key playmaker