Packers' running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL paid leave
The NFL has put running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after he was charged with two misdemeanors stemming from a domestic incident.
The league announced that running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, an administrative measure used while a legal matter is under review. Jacobs, who joined the Green Bay Packers after five seasons with the Raiders, was arrested in May on five counts related to a domestic incident and was formally charged this week with two misdemeanors, including battery.
Under NFL policy, a player on the exempt list receives his base salary while the case proceeds, though eligibility for per-game roster bonuses depends on contract terms. Jacobs’ base salary is reported at $10.2 million.
"Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, which is an administrative procedure used by the NFL while a matter is being reviewed," his attorneys said. "It is not a final determination. Josh respects the NFL process, the Packers, and his coaches and teammates. He looks forward to his return to the team and the NFL."
The Packers will be without Jacobs until the league or the legal process determines otherwise, creating opportunities for other running backs on the roster such as Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd.