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Newer update on Josh Jacobs: MarShawn Lloyd injury update: exits medical tent, looked at by trainer in Week 6

Josh Jacobs eligible to return Week 7 vs. Lions after exempt list removal

Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner's exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to play in Week 7 against the Lions.

By Cole Hartwell

Josh Jacobs will be removed from the NFL commissioner’s exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to return to practice and play in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, according to multiple reports.

What happened

The league announced Jacobs will come off the exempt list on Monday, as first reported by Tom Pelissero. Jonathon Cooper of the Broncos will be removed from the list on Friday. According to ESPN, Jacobs is expected to be eligible to play in Green Bay’s Week 7 game against the Lions.

The NFL’s review of both situations “remains ongoing” and is not affected by the change in status. If the NFL later suspends Jacobs, the league could credit the six games missed while on the exempt list toward the suspension and seek repayment of salary earned during that period.

Jacobs’ attorney released a statement saying he “accepts responsibility for his actions” and is “excited to get back on the field with his teammates.”

Context

Jacobs has not played in any games this season. He was arrested in May and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges in September. He filed a civil suit against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department on October 14 seeking to prevent the public release of evidence related to the case.

The woman involved in the case declined to speak to the NFL during its investigation due to privacy concerns, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Green Bay’s rushing attack has struggled without Jacobs. The Packers rank last in the league with an average of 60 rushing yards per game, according to Pro Football Rumors. Marshawn Lloyd has led the team with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Kaleb Johnson is second with 106 yards.

What’s next

Jacobs is eligible to return to practice after Green Bay’s Sunday night matchup with Dallas. The Packers’ Week 7 game is at Detroit against the Lions. While Jacobs will be eligible to play, the decision on whether he suits up is ultimately up to the coaches and players involved.

Sleeper currently tags Jacobs as “NA” (Personal).

Josh Jacobs will immediately return as the Packers’ starting running back next week at Detroit. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons still isn’t ready to practice, making it unlikely he plays before Nov. 8 against the Patriots at the soonest. More in The Sweep:

The woman in the Josh Jacobs case declined request to speak to the NFL as part of its investigation due to privacy concerns, one of her attorneys, Amir Tahmassebi, told ESPN.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Jacobs is likely to be a big add in fantasy leagues as he returns to the Packers’ backfield. He’s been added in over 411,000 Sleeper leagues in the last 24 hours. With Jacobs back, Marshawn Lloyd’s value takes a hit, though Lloyd has still been the team’s leading rusher with 112 yards and two touchdowns. Kaleb Johnson (106 yards) will also see a reduced role. Jacobs should be rostered everywhere and is a strong RB2/flex play for Week 7 if he’s active, though there’s still some risk of a suspension or limited snaps in his first game back.

Quick answers

Will Josh Jacobs play in Week 7?

Jacobs is expected to be eligible to play in Week 7 against the Lions, but the decision is ultimately up to the coaches and players involved.

Who is the Packers' backup running back?

Marshawn Lloyd has been the Packers' leading rusher in Jacobs' absence, with 112 yards and two touchdowns. Kaleb Johnson has 106 yards.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Green Bay Packers depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Josh Jacobs files civil suit to block release of records from offseason arrest (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Josh Jacobs will immediately return as the Packers’ starting running back next week at Detroit. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons still isn’t ready to practice, making it unlikely he plays before Nov. 8 against the Patriots at the soonest. More in The Sweep: (X (@TomPelissero))
  6. Josh Jacobs getting pulled off commissioner’s exempt list amid NFL investigation (Yahoo Sports)
  7. The woman in the Josh Jacobs case declined request to speak to the NFL as part of its investigation due to privacy concerns, one of her attorneys, Amir Tahmassebi, told ESPN. (X (@JFowlerESPN))
  8. Packers RB Josh Jacobs To Be Removed From Commissioner’s Exempt List (Pro Football Rumors)
  9. Josh Jacobs, Jonathon Cooper to come off NFL commissioner exempt list, eligible to return in Week 7 (CBS Sports)

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