Josh Jacobs Removed From Exempt List, Eligible for Packers’ Week 7 Game
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List and will practice this week. He is eligible to play in the team's Week 7 game on October 25th, while the NFL's investigation into his…
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 19, 2026 —
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List and is scheduled to practice this week, making him eligible to play in the team’s Week 7 game on October 25.
The NFL’s investigation into Jacobs’ May arrest is continuing, according to the information provided about the status change. No further details about the arrest, the subject of the investigation or its expected timeline were provided.
Jacobs’ eligibility does not mean the league’s investigation has concluded. The information available says both that he may play in the October 25 game and that the NFL’s inquiry remains ongoing. It does not specify whether he will be in the lineup or describe any decision by the team about his game-day role.
The team’s practice plans for Jacobs were described only as taking place this week. No practice dates, participation details or additional comments from the Packers, Jacobs or the NFL were provided. The opponent and location of the Week 7 game were also not specified.
The announcement therefore marks a change in Jacobs’ roster status while leaving the outcome of the NFL investigation unresolved. No further information was provided about possible next steps or when the league might complete its review.
Story summarized from the original created by WBAY news staff on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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