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Josh Jacobs remains on NFL Commissioner's Exempt List
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List following a domestic dispute at his residence in May. Jacobs faces two misdemeanor counts, including battery and criminal damage to property, after pleading no contest to reduced charges that were originally five felonies.
Recent legal developments include a judge's decision to deny requests to permanently seal video evidence related to the incident. The NFL has officially requested to review this video, a process that is expected to take several weeks.
While no definitive timeline for a suspension has been established, reports suggest Jacobs could return as early as Week 5 or as late as Week 8. Any time spent on the exempt list may be considered time served toward a potential suspension.