NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 30, 2026Miami-Dade
NFL places Josh Jacobs on commissioner's exempt list pending misdemeanor charges
The NFL has placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list, prohibiting him from participating in team practices or attending games while he faces two misdemeanor charges.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
This action removes a professional athlete from team activities indefinitely while legal proceedings are ongoing.
Key Facts
- Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list.
- The placement is due to two pending misdemeanor charges.
- The exempt list status prevents the player from practicing with the team.
- The exempt list status prevents the player from attending games.
Who's Mentioned
organizationGreen Bay Packers“NFL team employing Josh Jacobs”personRichard A. Schonfeld“Lawyer for Josh Jacobs”personDavid Z. Chesnoff“Lawyer for Josh Jacobs”personBrian McCarthy“NFL spokesman”organizationPittsburgh Steelers“Former team of Kaleb Johnson”personClarence F. Duchac III“Lawyer for Josh Jacobs”personJosh Jacobs“Green Bay Packers running back facing misdemeanor charges”organizationNFL“League governing body that issued the exempt list status”personDavid Lasee“Brown County District Attorney”personKaleb Johnson“Running back acquired by the Packers”