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Four days before opening their season against the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers are still not sure what will happen with their star running back, Josh Jacobs. He was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List recently, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Carrying a $48,000,000 contract, Jacobs faces an indefinite sideline stint as his legal situation plays out. Three-time Pro Bowler Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property following an alleged May altercation with his girlfriend. Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property. — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 10, 2026 “I fully understand the seriousness of the situation, and I take full responsibility,” Jacobs said during the court hearing, per ESPN. “The more clarity, the better, but it’s just wait and see,” LaFleur told reporters. A first-round pick, Jacobs has been the Packers’ backfield anchor since 2024. After five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jacobs recorded a 1,329-yard, 15-touchdown Pro Bowl campaign in his Packers debut before adding 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025. Head coach Matt LaFleur is playing the waiting game, Josh Jacobs Suspension Appears Imminent According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, following his plea, Jacobs is expected to transition off the exempt list into a standard six-game domestic violence suspension. “With Jacobs’ plea, the NFL is likely to remove Jacobs from the exempt list and instead issue a suspension to the running back,” Demovsky wrote. “The standard suspension for domestic violence cases, per the collective bargaining agreement, is six games. Jacobs is paid his full salary while on the commissioner exempt list, but any suspension would be without pay.” Jacobs’ defense team confirmed that he “accepted responsibility… and resolved this matter,” while an NFL spokesperson affirmed the case remains under active Personal Conduct Policy review, per the NFL’s official website. More NFL News From Gridiron Heroics - ‘It’s Difficult To Explain’ – Mike Vrabel’s Leadership Amid Dianna Russini Scandal Gets Honest Review From Anonymous Patriots Player - ‘Definition of Rat-Poison’ — Lane Kiffin Breaks Silence on Paul Finebaum’s Constant Scrutiny - ‘More Like a Substitute for Now’ — Super Bowl Champ Offers Blunt Tua Tagovailoa Assessment Ahead of Falcons’ Week 1 Matchup - Antonio Brown Mocks Falcons With 5-Word Message Over Tua Tagovailoa QB1 Decision Follow me here on Gridiron Heroics and get the latest on the world of NFL and college football. From the drama surrounding Shedeur Sanders, Bill Belichick – Jordon Hudson tea, Brittany Mahomes’ stylish looks to Taylor Swift’s appearances on Chiefs game days, this will be your one-stop shop for all NFL and college football stuff. You can also reach out to Prasen Singh via email at [email protected]. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest sports news, click here!