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Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors (battery and criminal damage to property) from a May arrest; with the trial moved up and the case settled, the NFL is expected to hand a minor suspension, leaving MarShawn Lloyd to handle most carries until Jacobs is back.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs resolved a Wisconsin case by pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property, with the court ordering restitution, counseling, and supervision; the plea clears the way for potential NFL discipline, including a suspension, which would affect his return to the team.
Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst says he expects Josh Jacobs to play for the Packers in 2026, even as Jacobs remains on the Commissioner Exempt List amid ongoing legal proceedings. The situation could yield a suspension, with MarShawn Lloyd as a potential early-season lead back if Jacobs is blocked, and the team preparing contingencies accordingly.
Three NFL players—Terrion Arnold (Seahawks), Jonathon Cooper (Broncos), and Josh Jacobs (Packers)—were placed on the commissioner's exemption list, meaning they cannot play but will still receive game checks. The move, described as the league's paid leave, follows criminal charges ranging from kidnapping and armed robbery to intimate-partner violence; the designation carries no fixed end date and often precedes investigations or roster cuts.
The NFL placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner Exempt List while authorities and the league review his May arrest, which has evolved to two misdemeanors after an initial charge including a felony. Jacobs will be paid but cannot practice during the review, with a court appearance set for November 17. The NFL could impose discipline before the legal process concludes, and Green Bay is planning for his potential absence by leaning on MarShawn Lloyd in the backfield while the situation plays out.
The NFL placed Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list, barring him from practice, playing, or even attending games while the league reviews charges stemming from a May incident (two misdemeanor counts of battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property). He may be at the facility only with permission for meetings, rehab and other permitted non-football activities. The move does not count against Green Bay's 53-man roster, prompting a trade for Kaleb Johnson and shifting lead duties to MarShawn Lloyd with Chris Brooks backing him up; GM Brian Gutekunst said the team is prepared to withstand a suspension, while Jacobs' attorneys described the designation as administrative.
The NFL placed Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper on the Commissioner Exempt list (paid leave) amid a June 2026 domestic-violence case; charges against Cooper’s girlfriend were dropped, and Cooper—a 2021 seventh-round pick who has started 17 games in three seasons—will continue to receive his base salary with potential forfeiture of $30,000-per-game bonuses depending on his contract.
The NFL has placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List (paid leave) as a May domestic-incident case progresses, with Jacobs facing two misdemeanors including battery. Paid leave is not punishment and lasts until the case is resolved; Jacobs will receive his base salary (and potential per-game bonuses depending on his contract). The Packers don’t have him on the field for now, which opens opportunities for other backs, while coach Matt LaFleur said he expects Jacobs to return once cleared. Jacobs, a 2019 first-round pick, joined the Packers in 2024 after five seasons with the Raiders and posted 1,329 yards in 2024 and 929 in 2025.
Seattle reportedly agreed to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold for the preseason, but with eight pending felony charges that could carry a life sentence and a likely Commissioner Exempt List designation, the Seahawks may seek a graceful exit since there’s little value in keeping him on the books while he’s unavailable, a scenario cushioned by their ongoing ownership transition.
The Seattle Seahawks remain interested in signing former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who has agreed to terms but is facing eight felony charges in a Florida case with a Oct. 5 court date. NFL insiders say the deal could move slowly, and Arnold would likely be placed on the Commissioner Exempt List upon signing, keeping him from playing until his legal proceedings are resolved.
The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Terrion Arnold, the former Lions first‑round pick who is facing eight pending felony charges related to a February robbery and kidnapping and could be placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. Detroit drafted Arnold in 2024 and waived him in June; he appeared in eight games last season with four pass breakups and one interception. NFL decision on his status could affect his playing future.
Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, released after a February arrest, has drawn NFL interest from the Texans, Jets, Colts and Seahawks despite not being signed; a court refused to impose an ankle monitor, but teams risk Commissioner’s Exempt List status if they sign him while his case remains unresolved—so far no offers have been extended.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the NFL's commissioner exempt list, making him eligible to return to team activities and potentially play against the Colts. Peppers had been on the list following his arrest on charges of assault, strangulation, and drug possession, with a trial set for January. The NFL's investigation into the allegations continues, and the change in Peppers's status is not related to the investigation's progress. Patriots owner Robert Kraft previously stated that Peppers would be dismissed if the allegations were true.