Josh Jacobs cleared to return as Packers starter for Week 7

Josh Jacobs cleared to return as Packers starter for Week 7

Josh Jacobs returned to the Green Bay Packers' lineup as the starting running back for Week 7 against the Detroit Lions on October 13, after the NFL removed him from the commissioner’s exempt list on. The decision was confirmed on October 17. Earlier, Wisconsin police said they were holding back video evidence of the domestic incident that led to Jacobs’ guilty plea to battery.

The league said the removal would let him practice and that any future discipline could be applied while the video review continued. Packers officials later announced that Jacobs would be allowed to use the team facility pending the ongoing investigation.

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October 17, 2026
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Josh Jacobs set to resume as Packers' starting running back in Week 7
Josh Jacobs set to resume as Packers' starting running back in Week 7

Yahoo Sports • 17 Oct 13:14

Josh Jacobs will return to the Green Bay Packers' lineup against the Detroit Lions after being removed from the NFL's exempt list, bolstering a rushing attack that has ranked last in the league.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs cleared to return to team facility pending ongoing investigation
Packers running back Josh Jacobs cleared to return to team facility pending ongoing investigation

Acme Packing Company • 17 Oct 00:19

Josh Jacobs will be allowed back to the Packers' facility for Week 7, though the league's investigation into a domestic incident continues.

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October 16, 2026
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NFL lifts commissioner exempt status for Packers RB Josh Jacobs and Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper
NFL lifts commissioner exempt status for Packers RB Josh Jacobs and Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper

NFL.com • 16 Oct 20:16

The league announced that both Josh Jacobs and Jonathon Cooper will be removed from the Commissioner Exempt List and become eligible to play in Week 7 games.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs removed from NFL exempt list, eligible for Week 7 debut
Packers running back Josh Jacobs removed from NFL exempt list, eligible for Week 7 debut

Yahoo Sports • 16 Oct 20:14

The NFL said running back Josh Jacobs will be taken off the commissioner exempt list on Monday and can play in Green Bay's Week 7 game against Detroit.

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NFL to remove running back Josh Jacobs from exempt list pending video review
NFL to remove running back Josh Jacobs from exempt list pending video review

NBC Sports • 16 Oct 20:11

The league plans to take Jacobs off the Commissioner’s Exempt List on Monday, pending the outcome of its investigation into video evidence of an alleged domestic incident.

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NFL to Reinstate Josh Jacobs from Exempt List Ahead of Pending Discipline
NFL to Reinstate Josh Jacobs from Exempt List Ahead of Pending Discipline

NBC Sports • 16 Oct 20:03

The league will remove running back Josh Jacobs from the Commissioner Exempt list on Monday, enabling a pre-suspension that could count toward any future penalty pending review of video evidence.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs to be removed from NFL exempt list, eligible to return next week
Packers running back Josh Jacobs to be removed from NFL exempt list, eligible to return next week

ESPN • 16 Oct 20:01

The NFL said Josh Jacobs will be taken off the commissioner exempt list on Monday, allowing him to practice and play, while the league's personal conduct investigation continues.

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October 15, 2026
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Wisconsin Police Delay Release of Video Related to Josh Jacobs Battery Case
Wisconsin Police Delay Release of Video Related to Josh Jacobs Battery Case

NBC Sports • 15 Oct 14:43

Police in Wisconsin are holding back video evidence from the incident that led to Packers running back Josh Jacobs' guilty plea to battery, pending further court action, which may affect his return to the NFL.

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