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- Suspensions & LegalSep 10, 2026
Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges, NFL monitoring
Josh Jacobs, RB for the Green Bay Packers, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges. The NFL is monitoring the matter but has not set a timetable for any disciplinary decision.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalSep 4, 2026
Josh Jacobs court date moved up to Sept. 10
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs has had his initial court appearance moved up more than two months, from Nov. 17 to Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. CT at the Brown County courthouse. He faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal destruction of property. Fantasy managers should monitor whether this situation leads to any team-imposed suspension or roster move.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalAug 30, 2026
Keenan Allen facing two DUI charges after Indianapolis arrest
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing two DUI charges following an arrest early this morning in downtown Indianapolis, according to Adam Schefter citing FOX59. Legal trouble of this kind can lead to NFL discipline, including suspension, which would directly affect his availability. Fantasy managers rostering Allen should monitor this situation closely for any league action.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalAug 27, 2026
Josh Jacobs placed on NFL exempt list after battery and property damage charges
The NFL has placed Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list following his misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges from Brown County, Wisconsin. This removes him from games and practice pending the league's personal conduct investigation. Packers fantasy managers need contingency plans at running back immediately.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalAug 21, 2026
Rashod Bateman arrested on domestic violence charges
Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was arrested in June in Georgia on domestic violence charges. Baltimore announced Friday it notified the NFL and is cooperating with the league's review. Bateman's roster status is uncertain pending any potential discipline.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalJul 30, 2026
Eric Bieniemy absent from Chiefs camp amid family crisis
Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains away from training camp after court hearings for his son Elijah, who is charged with shooting Bieniemy's wife, were delayed pending a competency evaluation. Pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier and offensive line coach Andy Heck are covering his duties. Andy Reid offered no timetable for Bieniemy's return, so fantasy managers holding Chiefs skill players should watch for updates before setting lineups.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalJul 14, 2026
Geno Smith battery investigation closed, no charges filed
The Davie, Florida police department has closed its battery investigation into Jets quarterback Geno Smith and confirmed he will not be charged. Smith was never arrested and the case has been formally declared inactive. The NFL could still review the matter under its personal conduct policy, but no suspension appears imminent. Smith remains New York's starter on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, so the legal overhang on his 2026 outlook is gone.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalJul 13, 2026
Alaric Jackson felony charge dropped, NFL ban still possible
The LA County District Attorney's Office will not pursue a felony charge against Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson following his June arrest on a domestic violence charge. His case was referred to the LA City Attorney's Office for a pre-filing diversion program instead of misdemeanor prosecution. The NFL can still act under its personal conduct policy, and Jackson has a prior suspension on his record, so fantasy managers with Rams pass-catcher exposure should watch for any league announcement.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalJun 28, 2026
Terrion Arnold released by Lions after kidnapping charges
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold, 23, after he was charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery stemming from a February 2026 incident in Tampa. A judge set bond at $1 million and cleared him for training camp, but the Lions cut him regardless. He has no fantasy value, and Detroit now has a clear need at cornerback heading into 2026.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalJun 25, 2026
Terrion Arnold arrested on kidnapping and robbery charges
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested by Tampa Police on Wednesday, June 24, on four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery, charges that carry a potential life sentence. A judge ordered him held without bail at a Thursday hearing, with a pre-trial detention hearing set for Monday. Arnold has no direct fantasy value, but his expected placement on the Commissioner's Exempt List weakens Detroit's secondary and gives a small boost to receivers scheduled to face the Lions in 2025.
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