Packers add Kaleb Johnson as Josh Jacobs goes on exempt list
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Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs is on the commissioner exempt list, making him unavailable for fantasy lineups until removed. The Packers also acquired RB Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade, and Johnson joins Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd in the backfield.
What the Jacobs exempt list means
Players on the commissioner exempt list cannot play, so drop Jacobs from active rosters in daily lineup formats. The timeline for his removal is unclear.
Kaleb Johnson enters the Packers backfield
Johnson was Pittsburgh's 2025 draft pick (No. 83 overall) and managed 69 rushing yards on 28 carries across 10 games as a rookie with the Steelers. With three running backs now on the 53-man roster, the Packers will determine Johnson's workload over the coming weeks. He is worth adding in deeper leagues as the backfield fill-in while Jacobs is sidelined.
What to do on your roster
Drop Jacobs from active lineups immediately. Add Johnson off the waiver wire if available in your league, particularly if you already own Jacobs and need immediate coverage.