NFL places Josh Jacobs on commissioner's exempt list

The NFL placed Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list Sunday, prohibiting him from practicing or playing in games while facing misdemeanor charges. The league's decision followed criminal charges of battery and criminal damage to property filed by the Brown County District Attorney’s Office. Jacobs remains under contract with the Packers but cannot attend team games or training sessions, though he retains his salary during this period of paid administrative leave. This status continues until the league reaches a disciplinary ruling, often occurring after the completion of his criminal case. Jacobs and the NFL Players Association have three days to appeal the league's decision. Meanwhile, the Packers acquired running back Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers. Separately, the NFL also placed Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold on the exempt list following his arrest on felony charges related to kidnapping and robbery.

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