Packers Exempt Jacobs, Trade Kaleb Johnson

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List amid charges of two misdemeanors stemming from a May incident with his girlfriend, barring him from practicing or playing while allowing limited presence at team facilities with permission. The move is described as an administrative procedure during review, with Jacobs set to remain paid but unable to participate in team activities. The Packers recently traded for running back Kaleb Johnson to bolster the backfield as Jacobs’ status remains unresolved. Court appearances are pending, with a November date noted in some reports, leaving open how long Jacobs will be sidelined. Team officials and Jacobs’ lawyers have emphasized that the Exempt List is not a final determination and that Jacobs respects the NFL process and his teammates. The situation continues to unfold as the NFL and legal proceedings determine his future for the upcoming season.