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Josh Jacobs returns to Packers roster following legal case

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2026-10-25 09:36 UTC → 2026-10-26 01:14 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Josh Jacobs ~~activated by~~ returns to Packers ~~for season debut~~ roster following legal case

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been officially activated to the team’s active roster, making him eligible for his 2026 season debut against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. Jacobs had missed the first six games of the season while on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List following a May incident in Wisconsin ~~that~~ involving his then-girlfriend, which led to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property. He entered a no-contest plea to these charges in September. While the criminal matter has reached a resolution, the NFL’s investigation into potential violations of its personal conduct policy remains ongoing. The league has noted that it may still issue further discipline or a ~~suspension. During~~ suspension, though any potential penalty could be offset by the time Jacobs spent on the exempt list. In his ~~absence,~~ debut against the Lions, Jacobs ~~expressed remorse, stating, “I’m remorseful and sorry for putting this team in this situation,”~~ recorded 36 rushing yards and ~~noted~~ 55 receiving yards, including a 25-yard touchdown reception. Despite his performance, the ~~incident “should have never even happened.” Jacobs’~~ Packers lost the divisional matchup 20-17. His return provides a ~~significant~~ boost to a Packers offense that ~~currently ranks~~ ranked last in the NFL in rushing yards per game, averaging 59.8 yards. Alongside Jacobs, the Packers have activated defensive tackle Jordon Riley from the physically unable to perform list and elevated receiver Coleman Owen and edge defender Arron Mosby from the practice squad. yards, during his absence.

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