Josh Jacobs eligible to return from exempt list ahead of Week 7
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers running back, is set to come off the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List. He has been away since the start of the season due to an investigation into his May arrest related to two misdemeanors. Although Jacobs will not play in Week 6, he is expected to practice with the team next week. The NFL's investigation remains ongoing, and his return may influence the Packers' offensive strategy as they face the Detroit Lions in Week 7.
- •Jacobs has missed the first six games of the season.
- •He was charged with battery and criminal damage to property in May.
- •The NFL will consider his missed games when determining any potential discipline.
- •Jacobs is expected to practice next week.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Jacobs To Be Removed From The Commissioner's Exempt List And In Fantasy Football Lineups As Soon As Week 7
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — When will Josh Jacobs be back? Packers RB to be reinstated from NFL Commissioner's Exempt List
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Jacobs set to return in Week 7
"The latest update on Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and the fantasy football impact.
"The Packers' running back has been away from the team since the end of training camp.
"Josh Jacobs set to come off Commissioner's Exempt List ahead of Week 7.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:19 PMJosh Jacobs To Be Removed From The Commissioner's Exempt List And In Fantasy Football Lineups As Soon As Week 7
The latest update on Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and the fantasy football impact.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:02 PMWhen will Josh Jacobs be back? Packers RB to be reinstated from NFL Commissioner's Exempt List
The Packers' running back has been away from the team since the end of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:01 PMJosh Jacobs set to return in Week 7
Josh Jacobs set to come off Commissioner's Exempt List ahead of Week 7.
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