NFL reviews Josh Jacobs' case while he remains on paid leave

Running back Josh Jacobs will stay on paid leave while the NFL evaluates his case under the league's Personal Conduct Policy after he entered a no-contest plea to several misdemeanor charges, including battery. The league has scheduled a meeting with Jacobs as part of its standard review process and is attempting to obtain surveillance video from Jacobs' home that was sealed by a judge at the player's request.

According to NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport, the league is exploring various legal options to access the footage, though no specific method was disclosed. The NFL could require Jacobs to obtain a court order reversing the seal before allowing him to return to play. Jacobs will be credited for any games missed during his leave, but he will not be eligible to play until the internal review and any potential appeal are completed.

A six-game suspension is the baseline for offenses involving domestic or family violence, with aggravating factors potentially increasing the penalty. The league's handling of the case may be influenced by its prior experience with similar incidents, such as the 2014 Ray Rice situation.