Josh Jacobs' court date moved to September 10

Josh Jacobs' court date moved to September 10

Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers running back, will appear in court in Brown County, Wisconsin, on September 10 on misdemeanor battery and property-damage charges, a hearing that was moved up from November 17, WLUK reported. CBS Sports reported that Jacobs was charged with Class A misdemeanor battery and property damage stemming from a May incident.

USA Today noted that the NFL placed him on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he will miss the start of the 2026 season. NBC Sports quoted Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst as saying the team expects Jacobs to remain on the roster for the 2026 season despite the pending legal case.

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September 04, 2026
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Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance rescheduled to September 10
Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance rescheduled to September 10

NBC Sports • 04 Sep 19:05

The Green Bay Packers running back's first hearing on multiple misdemeanor charges has been moved up from November 17 to September 10.

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Josh Jacobs' first court appearance rescheduled for September 10
Josh Jacobs' first court appearance rescheduled for September 10

WLUK • 04 Sep 17:49

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will appear in court on September 10 on misdemeanor battery and property damage charges stemming from a May 23 incident, though his attorney may attend on his behalf.

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September 01, 2026
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Packers GM says running back Josh Jacobs expected to play despite pending legal case
Packers GM says running back Josh Jacobs expected to play despite pending legal case

The New York Times • 01 Sep 16:04

General manager Brian Gutekunst said the team anticipates Jacobs will be active this season, while the NFL and legal processes continue.

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Packers expect running back Josh Jacobs to be on roster for 2026 season despite legal issues
Packers expect running back Josh Jacobs to be on roster for 2026 season despite legal issues

NBC Sports • 01 Sep 14:27

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said he anticipates Josh Jacobs will remain with the team for the 2026 season, while the player awaits court proceedings and a possible NFL suspension.

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August 31, 2026
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NFL places three players on commissioner’s exempt list amid criminal charges
NFL places three players on commissioner’s exempt list amid criminal charges

Defector • 31 Aug 19:02

The league put Seattle cornerback Terrion Arnold, Denver linebacker Jonathon Cooper and Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs on the exempt list, barring them from play while they remain on payroll as they face separate criminal cases.

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NFL players placed on Commissioner Exempt List may return before criminal cases conclude
NFL players placed on Commissioner Exempt List may return before criminal cases conclude

NBC Sports • 31 Aug 17:48

Three NFL players were placed on the Commissioner Exempt List, and league policy allows for possible reinstatement before their legal matters are resolved, as demonstrated by a prior case.

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list, impacting fantasy drafts
Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list, impacting fantasy drafts

CBS Sports • 31 Aug 16:17

Running back Josh Jacobs has been put on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list after recent charges, leaving his availability uncertain and prompting fantasy managers to adjust their Green Bay selections.

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NFL roster cuts see Josh Jacobs on exempt list and Cowboys waive Jaydon Blue
NFL roster cuts see Josh Jacobs on exempt list and Cowboys waive Jaydon Blue

NBC Sports • 31 Aug 04:24

All 32 NFL teams finalized 53-man rosters, with notable moves including the Packers placing running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and the Dallas Cowboys releasing rookie Jaydon Blue.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL Commissioner Exempt List
Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL Commissioner Exempt List

NBC Sports • 31 Aug 01:31

The NFL has moved Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs to the Commissioner Exempt List while it investigates recent misdemeanor charges.

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August 30, 2026
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Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL commissioner’s exempt list
Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL commissioner’s exempt list

USA Today • 30 Aug 22:38

The NFL has put Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list following misdemeanor charges, meaning he will miss the start of the 2026 season.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL commissioner exempt list amid criminal charges
Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL commissioner exempt list amid criminal charges

The New York Times • 30 Aug 20:35

Josh Jacobs was moved to the NFL’s commissioner exempt list following misdemeanor battery and property-damage charges, preventing him from practicing or attending games while the league reviews the case.

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Packers' running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL paid leave
Packers' running back Josh Jacobs placed on NFL paid leave

NBC Sports • 30 Aug 18:53

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.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs put on NFL commissioner’s exempt list
Packers running back Josh Jacobs put on NFL commissioner’s exempt list

ESPN • 30 Aug 18:35

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list pending review of misdemeanor charges, and the team acquired running back Kaleb Johnson in a trade with Pittsburgh.

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August 28, 2026
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery after garage incident
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery after garage incident

New York Post • 28 Aug 16:07

Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor battery and property damage charges after prosecutors say surveillance video supports his ex-girlfriend's account of an altercation in his Wisconsin garage.

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August 27, 2026
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery and property damage
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery and property damage

WLUK • 27 Aug 22:57

Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property after a May 23 incident in Hobart, with a court appearance set for Nov. 17.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges after domestic incident captured on video
Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges after domestic incident captured on video

NBC Sports • 27 Aug 22:43

Josh Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property following a domestic dispute that may be recorded by home surveillance, prompting statements from the Packers and his legal team.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors, NFL investigation ongoing
Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors, NFL investigation ongoing

CBS Sports • 27 Aug 21:25

Josh Jacobs faces Class A misdemeanor charges for battery and property damage stemming from a May incident, while the NFL reviews the case and the Packers prepare for a possible suspension.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery and property damage
Packers running back Josh Jacobs charged with misdemeanor battery and property damage

NBC Sports • 27 Aug 19:45

Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from a May incident in Wisconsin and may be subject to league discipline under the NFL Personal Conduct Policy.

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