Josh Jacobs placed on NFL exempt list after battery and property damage charges

Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner exempt list, according to ESPN sources.

The Packers RB was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property by the Brown County district attorney. He was originally arrested on May 26 on five counts that included those two misdemeanors plus disorderly conduct, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim. The formal charges filed are the two misdemeanors.

What the exempt list means

The commissioner exempt list is a temporary designation that removes a player from games and practice while the NFL conducts its investigation under the personal conduct policy. Players on the list continue to receive their salary but are barred from team activities. There is no set timeline for how long the exemption lasts or what comes next, though the league typically uses this period to gather facts and determine whether discipline is warranted.

What this means for your roster

Jacobs is the Packers' lead running back, and his absence creates an immediate workload opportunity for whoever takes his touches. Identify the team's backup running back as a waiver wire priority and move aggressively if you own Jacobs or need depth at the position. This is a dynamic situation and the team or league could release new information at any time, so keep checking for updates on the status and any potential timeline.