Jordan Love takes larger role as Josh Jacobs enters exempt list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

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.
- •Josh Jacobs is sidelined indefinitely on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
- •Jordan Love is expected to take a larger role in the Green Bay passing game.
- •MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and Kaleb Johnson remain as options at running back.
- •The Packers aim to evaluate the roster before the trade deadline.
- •Jordan Love has secured nine regular season wins in each of the last three seasons.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Love given major responsibility as Green Bay Packers lose key playmaker
"With Josh Jacobs sidelined indefinitely after landing on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, the Green Bay Packers suddenly face a major void in the backfield. That puts added pressure on Jordan Love to carry more of the offense and keep the unit productive without one of its most important playmakers. The Packers have enough depth at [...]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 8:52 PMRams K Blake Grupe doubtful to return after making tackle on first kickoff
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 8:48 PMComeback by J.J. McCarthy, Giants falls short: Here's how fans reacted
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 8:47 PMWhat channel is Sunday Night Football on? Cowboys vs Packers TV, time
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 8:38 PMBrowns QB Deshaun Watson stats & numbers in Week 6 vs. Ravens
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 8:37 PMTyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 8:37 PMCaleb Williams and the Bears jump out to big lead, hold on to win 31-23
