Josh Jacobs remains unavailable for Green Bay Packers season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Green Bay Packers head into their regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings without starting running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list following an arrest earlier this offseason, which prohibits him from participating in team practices or games. Head coach Matt LaFleur described the situation as a wait-and-see process while Jacobs attends a court appearance regarding misdemeanor charges this Thursday. The legal matter involves a domestic dispute, and although the charges were reduced, his timeline for return to the roster remains uncertain. Green Bay added additional depth to the backfield during the offseason as they prepare for Sunday's road game. LaFleur faces renewed pressure this season following back-to-back Wild Card exits, including a previous playoff loss to the Chicago Bears that factored into criticism from within the organization.
- •Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list.
- •The Packers open their season Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
- •Jacobs faces a court appearance Thursday regarding misdemeanor charges.
- •Matt LaFleur remains under pressure following consecutive playoff exits.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur gives blunt Josh Jacobs update ahead of Green Bay Packers opener
"With the season opener approaching, the Green Bay Packers must also account for the absence of Josh Jacobs. The starting running back remains on the commissioner’s exempt list and is currently barred from both team practices and game action. Josh Jacobs is set to appear in court Thursday as he faces misdemeanor charges stemming from [...]
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