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Josh Jacobs remains sidelined as NFL requests video of incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Josh Jacobs remains sidelined as NFL requests video of incident

Summary

Josh Jacobs continues to be unavailable for the Green Bay Packers as the team holds a 1-2 record this season. His status is unchanged after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges related to an offseason incident. The NFL has formally requested access to video footage of the incident, which could influence the length of Jacobs' potential suspension. Jacobs is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list, and no return is expected in the immediate future, with a timeline for a decision on the video likely extending over the coming weeks.

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Status Watch

•Jacobs pled no contest to charges from an offseason incident.
•The Packers are 1-2 without Jacobs this season.
•NFL has requested video footage related to Jacobs' incident.
•Jacobs is on the commissioner’s exempt list, counting as time served.
•No imminent return is anticipated for Jacobs.

Latest Updates

11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Jacobs gets major Packers suspension update as NFL requests incident video

What they're saying

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The Green Bay Packers has opened the season 1-2 while still being without Josh Jacobs, whose status remains unchanged after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges tied to an offseason incident involving his girlfriend. The biggest obstacle to his return could be a video of the incident that remains in [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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