Packers' Josh Jacobs returns to practice ahead of Lions matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Josh Jacobs will resume practicing with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, potentially available for their game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Jacobs has been on the NFL's commissioner exempt list for six games due to legal issues stemming from a May incident. Coach Matt LaFleur stated that Jacobs' immediate impact is uncertain and will be assessed throughout the week. The Packers, currently at 4-2, are looking to enhance their struggling rushing attack, averaging just 59.8 yards per game, the lowest in the league.
- •Jacobs returns to practice after six games on the exempt list.
- •Packers average 59.8 rushing yards per game, last in the NFL.
- •Green Bay has won three straight games and is 4-2 overall.
- •Coach LaFleur is assessing Jacobs' readiness for the Lions game.
- •Jacobs recorded over 900 rushing yards last season.
- 10:43 PMESPN NFL — Packers, LaFleur enthused Jacobs, 'an elite-level back,' can practice Wednesday
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Return of Josh Jacobs should help Packers boost a rushing attack that has slumped all season
"(AP) — Josh Jacobs’ arrival should help the Green Bay Packers address their biggest weakness, but how much the three-time Pro Bowl running back will contribute right away remains uncertain.Lloyd will return to practice Wednesday now that the NFL is removing him from the commissioner’s exempt list.
"Green Bay's Josh Jacobs, ''an elite-level back'' in the eyes of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, will return to practice Wednesday and has a chance to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions after missing six games while on the NFL's commissioner exempt list.
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 19, 2026, 10:43 PMPackers, LaFleur enthused Jacobs, 'an elite-level back,' can practice Wednesday
Green Bay's Josh Jacobs, ''an elite-level back'' in the eyes of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, will return to practice Wednesday and has a chance to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions after missing six games while on the NFL's commissioner exempt list.
- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 10:17 PMReturn of Josh Jacobs should help Packers boost a rushing attack that has slumped all season
(AP) — Josh Jacobs’ arrival should help the Green Bay Packers address their biggest weakness, but how much the three-time Pro Bowl running back will contribute right away remains uncertain.Lloyd will return to practice Wednesday now that the NFL is removing him from the commissioner’s exempt list.
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